The Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is an online course of study including synchronous and asynchronous activities that offers a personal, professional, and innovative experience for all learners seeking to practice social work at the advanced practice level. Students will receive an integrative practice approach to the social work profession while learning to draw on individual and community strengths to work toward social change and justice in their respective communities. Advanced Practice social workers employ a range of problem-solving processes and clinical and research-based theories while using the skills of assessment, planning, contracting, implementation, evaluation, and termination as they work with various client systems to enhance functioning and improve well-being.
The IWU MSW Social Work program provides a Christian and biblical worldview perspective on social and economic justice and the intrinsic worth of all people. The generalist curriculum provides generalist social work theory, practice, policy, and research perspectives. The advanced generalist specialty practice curriculum provides theory, practice, policy, and research in advanced generalist social work practice with an emphasis on clinical knowledge and skills.
Students may enter the program in the Standard Track if they do not have an undergraduate social work degree from an accredited social work program. The program provides shorter term or longer-term enrollment options including standard track 24-month, standard track 33-month, and Advanced standing 16-month options. Advanced standing may be granted to students who have a BSW degree from an accredited social work program and have achieved a GPA of 2.7 or higher in the last seven years. All coursework in the online program is taken in sequence.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in advanced social work practice.
• Advance Human Rights and Justice (Socially, Racially, Economically and Environmentally) in Advanced Social Work Practice
• Engage in practice that opposes racism, respects diversity, and promotes equity, and inclusion in Advanced Social Work Practice.
• Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice in advanced social work practice.
• Engage in policy practice in advanced social work practice.
• Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in advanced social work practice.
• Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in advanced social work practice.
• Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in advanced social work practice.
• Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in advanced social work practice.
Academic Information
Catalog Governing Graduation - Students must meet the graduation requirements as stated in the university catalog under which they enrolled. Students who maintain continuous enrollment, who make normal progress toward a degree, and who earn their degree within the maximum number of years from the date of enrollment may meet the graduation requirements as stated in the catalog under which they enrolled. Students who withdraw from Indiana Wesleyan University for more than six months will meet the graduation requirements as stated in the catalog under which they resume enrollment. Students changing majors or programs must meet requirements as stated in the catalog that is current at the time they make such changes. The same holds true for students moving between schools and colleges. Students may at any time change from an earlier catalog to a subsequent current catalog but must meet all requirements for graduation of that catalog. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.
Core Requirements - The integrity of the IWU-National and Global programs requires that the core courses be met at Indiana Wesleyan University. Students are required to complete the first course (or the first block of courses) in the core program with a passing grade in order to maintain enrollment. In general, no waivers are allowed for courses taken at other colleges/universities.
Final class dates as established by the calendar will be the final date for completion of the core curriculum.
Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to the MSW program are as follows:
• A baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to IWU.
• Two Letters of Recommendations are required for all applications. These should be completed by persons who have worked directly with you and can vouch for your work ethic, skills, competence, and character and/or by a university professor who can attest to your ability to perform basic social work skills and demonstrate professional identity as a social worker.
• Standard Track applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher from a baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed. Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement for the Standard Track may be accepted on a probationary basis.
• Advanced Standing is awarded only to graduates holding degrees from baccalaureate social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), recognized through its International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Services, or covered under a memorandum of understanding with international social work accreditors. Regular admission requirements for Advanced Standing are:
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7.
• Degree must be conferred within the last seven years.
• Complete a Personal Statement.
• Applicants who do not have a 2.7 GPA but otherwise meet admission requirements for Advanced Standing can be accepted as a probationary admission as long as their GPA is greater than 2.5. Applicants who do not meet the requirement for when their degree was conferred but meet all other requirements for Advanced Standing can be accepted as a probationary admission.
• In addition to the above, admissions decisions are based upon a review of the content of the applicant’s personal statement regarding required areas of completion including alignment with the MSW program goals and mission, interest and fit for the social work profession, writing skills and interest in a program with a Christian worldview. Personal statements are evaluated for content in these areas resulting in a score of 1-20. Applicants who meet all other criteria and obtain a score 15 or above are admitted per the guidelines below. Applicants with scores of 10-14 are requested to provide additional information before making a final determination. If additional information is submitted that raises the score to 15 or above, applicants are admitted per the guidelines below. Applications with overall scores below 10, are not admitted.
All application decisions will be made by the MSW Admissions Committee. The student is then notified of one of the following responses by letter sent by the MSW Program Director:
• Regular Admission - Students who satisfactorily meet all requirements will be granted standard admission with no restrictions.
• Probationary Admission – A student whose entering GPA falls below the minimum required by the MSW program may be accepted on probation. Probationary status will be removed after the student has completed the first three courses with a satisfactory GPA of 3.0. In the case of extended probation, the number of courses to be completed to change status will be determined by the Dean of the School of Integrated Health. Any student failing to remove the probationary status will be academically suspended from the program.
• Provisional Admission – MSW applicants whose files are incomplete may be accepted provisionally at the discretion of the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Operations & Student Services if it appears from the available documentation that eligibility for the program has been met. The student must submit the required materials before the start of the first course. Failure to meet the required deadline will result in the student being dropped from the roster and not being allowed to continue.
• Denial of Admission – Students who do not meet criteria for admission to the program. Any baccalaureate graduate who applies to the IWU MSW Program, regardless of the degree, is not accepted to the MSW Program if their overall GPA is below 2.5. Candidates whose GPA is below the 2.5 cutoff may submit requests for exception based on personal circumstances. The admissions review committee will review all exception requests and may request additional evidence or documents to make a final determination regarding admission. Any student granted an exception for admission will be placed on probationary status.
Field Practicum
Field education is an educationally directed and supervised planned learning experience which gives the student the opportunity to apply and refine knowledge, values, and skills learned in Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Social Welfare Policy and Services, Social Research, and Social Work Practice courses. Field is the key integrative component towards which all other sequenced learning is directed and from which classroom learning is assessed and refined. Through field experience, students will have the following opportunities:
• To learn by “doing”. To assume professional social work practice roles in the provision of direct and indirect services to a variety of client systems.
• To correlate and integrate classroom learning with actual practice.
• To test out, apply, and refine concepts, principles, theories, and values taught in the classroom.
• To learn additional or specialized knowledge, skills, insights, and role modeling.Experience will be sought and student growth will also be evaluated in field practicums in the following areas, as they apply to systems of all sizes.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Placement Agency
• Social Work Values and Ethics
• Professional Learning and Development
• Work Performance
• Professional Growth
• Supervision
• Social Work Skills and Process
• Communication
• Assessment
• Selection of Intervention Plan
• Implementation of Intervention Plan
• Termination and Evaluation
Field Practicum at Indiana Wesleyan University is a vital component of the student’s MSW program. According to the CSWE Educational Policy 3.3, field education is the signature pedagogy of Social Work professional program development. “Field education is designed to integrate the theoretical and conceptual contributions of the explicit curriculum in the field setting” (p. 20) (CSWE, 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards). Students under appropriate supervision and consultation can apply the skills, knowledge, and values of the profession to real life situations in social service agencies working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in their local community. Students have the opportunity to apply the generalist model in the Generalist year (for standard track students) and advanced practice skills in the advanced generalist year in assessing, planning, contracting, implementing, evaluating, and terminating various client systems.
The IWU MSW program provides goal-directed education with specifically designed curriculum content and outcomes, to facilitate conceptualization and stimulation of the student’s cognitive processes. It is therefore a logical sequence for the field experience to come after significant coursework developing social work knowledge, skills, values, cognitive, and affective processes is completed. Placements assist students in experiencing a variety of delivery systems as well as models and methods for delivery. The student is given the opportunity to conceptualize the “whole” person-in-situation. The student will review and experience agency policies, the larger social welfare system, and social work practice as a possible focus of change. The integration of the class and field experience, the signature pedagogy, provides the venue for students to begin the process of developing into social work practitioners who are capable of entry level and advanced clinical social work practice.
Due to the importance of assessing readiness for field practicum, students are required to complete the Social Work Field Education Application and be accepted for moving forward into the Field Experience component for both the- generalist and advanced generalist specialty practice years. Applications are due three months prior to the beginning of the first field seminar. The purpose of the Field Education Application is to identify practical information and set professional and academic goals. The MSW Director of Field Experiences will contact each student prior to the field placement to initiate the process of application and placement. Students will identify field placement options and a tentative plan will be created for Field Placement based on student interest and needs. While student desires are considered, the final approval of a placement is the responsibility of the Director of Field Experiences.
Students in their generalist year complete a minimum of 400 hours of field education (average of 12.5 hours per week) in a generalist social work practice setting. Field practicum hours are completed in conjunction with four seminar courses, each lasting eight weeks. Courses include SWK-560, SWK-561, SWK-562, and SWK-563. The placement is at one agency and is complete when 32 weeks and 400 hours are completed. Students must complete 100 hours during each eight-week field seminar to continue in their practicum.
Students in the advanced generalist practice specialization year complete a minimum of 500 hours of field education (average of 15.5 hours per week) in a social work practice setting. Field practicum hours are completed in conjunction with four advanced field placement and seminar courses, each lasting eight weeks. Courses include SWK-666, SWK-667, SWK-668, and SWK-669. The placement is in one agency and is complete when 32 weeks and 500 hours are completed. Students must complete 125 hours during each eight-week field seminar to continue in their practicum.
Each field seminar course in the Generalist and Advanced Generalist specialty practice year also contains a pass/fail component that the student must pass to continue in the program including evaluations of professional behavior and evaluations of competency at mid-point and end of field placement.
Students who drop out of or receive a grade of a “C- or below in a Field Seminar may retake the field course only upon approval of the Director of Field Experiences after review of satisfactory professional performance of the student in the field placement. Students repeating a field seminar course are also require start over in completing the required hours and assignments for the seminar. The process of approval to return to field may also include additional review of completed seminar assignments, progress on learning contract activities, and feedback from the Faculty Liaison and Field Instructor.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with the MSW from IWU, the following requirements must be met:
• Successful completion of the MSW curriculum.
• Successful completion of 500 Field Practicum hours for Advanced Standing Track and 900 Field Practicum hours for Standard Track.
• Successful completion of all credits required in the core curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of "C" in each course. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated in order to continue in the MSW program.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
• Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Program Requirements
Academic Standing
Students whose GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation and are given two consecutive courses to satisfactorily raise their GPA. The GPA is reviewed after the second course, and if it has been successfully raised, the probationary status is removed. Academic suspension will result if the student's GPA is not successfully raised.
Academic suspension will result if a student fails to clear the academic probationary status within the probationary period of two consecutive courses. The suspension will occur once the grades have been recorded in the Registrar's Office. Students will be notified of the academic suspension in writing. Application for readmission may be made after six months. The application must be made in writing to the MSW Program Director.
Upon a second academic suspension in the MSW program, a student is dismissed from the university, and no longer eligible to earn the MSW degree.
Gatekeeping and Performance Review
Gatekeeping and professional performance review of students in the MSW program occurs throughout the program. While each part of the curriculum is designed to evaluate knowledge, skills, values and behaviors there are several points at which particular focused evaluation occurs.
Review Points:
• Application to the Social Work program.
• Social Work Field Education Application for each practicum year (Generalist year and Advanced year) is initiated by the Director of Field Experiences approximately three months prior to each field experience. Successful completion of this application process gives the student permission to continue into that field placement.
• The student must demonstrate competency in their field experience in all field courses in order to graduate with the MSW degree. Competency is measured by the Agency Field Instructor Evaluation and the projects completed as part of the Field Education Seminars. The student must pass their Field Evaluation to pass Seminar.
• Evaluators will identify strengths, evolving interests, issues, areas of improvement, or recommend resources at each gatekeeping point. Students are responsible for demonstrating follow-through at the subsequent application/ interview/presentation points.
Student Performance Improvement Policy
Formal evaluation of professional performance occurs when a professional performance issue has been identified and brought to the MSW program faculty. The faculty use a Rubric for Assessing Professional Behavior that operationalizes the following twelve professional performance behaviors: attendance; punctuality; respect; self-awareness; diversity awareness; collegiality; oral communication; written communication; initiative; reliability; responsiveness to feedback; compliance with professional requirements of the program, and compliance with NASW Code of Ethics.
The following Student Professional Performance Policy and Procedures has been included in the MSW Student Handbook to inform students of the criteria for evaluating their professional performance.
Student Professional Performance Policy
Students who violate ethical standards of practice established by NASW in the Code of Ethics, whose professional performance affects their ability to be licensed as a social worker, and/or who do not meet the practice behaviors established by CSWE, may be recommended for a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) to offer the opportunity to correct the identified behaviors. Students who do not meet goals as detailed in a Performance Improvement Plan will be terminated from the Social Work Program.
Performance concerns may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Fails to meet generally accepted standards of professional conduct, personal integrity or emotional stability required for professional practice.
• Fails to demonstrate the effective interpersonal skills necessary to perform professional helping relationships.
• Fails to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Has been found guilty of criminal misconduct that affects the student’s ability to be licensed as a social worker; or
• Displays inappropriate or disruptive behavior toward clients, other students, faculty, or staff which interferes with professional judgment or jeopardizes the best interest of those to whom the Social Work student has a professional responsibility.
Procedures for Student Performance Improvement
• Faculty should submit a written report that delineates the reasons (evidence) based on one or more academic and/or nonacademic violation(s) to the Performance Review Committee (PRC). The Performance Evaluation Tool should accompany the report.
• The Performance Review Committee will include the social work faculty member bringing forth the evidence, the Program Director (or surrogate), the Field Director, academic advising, and full-time social work faculty. Other committee members may include representation from the registrar, disability services, financial aid, and program administrators (i.e. Chair and Dean).
• The Committee will review the evidence and discuss recommendations, including any performance outcomes deemed necessary to correct the behavior(s) and continue in the program. Once the discussion is concluded, the Director will call for a decision vote.
• The Program Director will contact the student to invite a meeting to discuss the evidence and decision of the PRC. During this meeting, the student will have an opportunity to present any additional information relevant to the performance concerns.
• If a Performance Improvement Plan was recommended by the PRC, this will be presented and discussed with the student.
• If the PRC decision is suspension from the Program, the Academic Advisor will explore and facilitate alternative schedules with the student.
• The Program Director will notify the student in writing a summary of the meeting with the student. This letter will include the following: the performance concern(s); the PRC decision; a date for the PIP Review (if applicable); the re-entry plan for a student being suspended; and the date of exit from the program for a student terminated from the MSW program. Students will also be provided the information for filing a grievance should they contest the PRC decision, including the link to the Grievance Policy.
Continuation in and Policy for Termination from the Social Work Program
To remain in the MSW program, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA, must pass all courses with a minimum of a "C," successfully pass all the seminar courses, complete required field hours and pass the field performance evaluation based on required established scores indicated in the manual for field education. If a student receives below a "C" in a course he or she may re-take the course but may not move on in the program until successfully passing the course.
It is the desire of the MSW faculty that students admitted to the program will continue in the program and graduate. However, there are circumstances that could lead to dismissal from the MSW program. Some violations may include but are not limited to:
• Failure to meet or maintain academic grade point requirement as established by the University (3.0 overall) and a minimum of a "C" in all courses.
• Failure to pass any of the gatekeeping and performance review points.
• Behavior judged to be in violation of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
• Behavior judged to be in violation of University Expectations of Professional Conduct (p. ).
• Academic cheating, lying or plagiarism (see Honesty, Cheating, Plagiarism, and Forgery).
• Unresolved personal issues that, in the professional judgment of the social work faculty, could impair the effective quality provision of services to future clients.
• Evidence of chemical dependency documented as occurring during the course of study.
• Recurring or habitual absenteeism.
• Inappropriate behavior and/or an inability to develop the appropriate interpersonal skills necessary for effective social work practice.
• Repeated failure to demonstrate professional work habits and professional behavior.
In the event of any of the above violations, the MSW Program Director in consultation with Social Work faculty may require outside evaluations and/or opinions of professionals as is deemed necessary to determine the most appropriate course of actions. Each situation is treated individually, and the student may appeal any decision that is made.
As a result of violations of program policy such as those identified above, the MSW Faculty Committee may recommend to the Dean that the student be dismissed from the program. Students may appeal the decision and may be given the opportunity to complete an improvement plan or other means of remediation . However, failure to follow through with the intervention/remediation plan will result in a denial of the appeal and dismissal. Significant violations of MSW program policy or the Code of Ethics can result in immediate administrative withdrawal from courses and recommendation for dismissal to the Dean with no remediation/improvement plan.
Academic Grievance Procedures
Students may contest academic and professional review decisions through the grievance process. The purpose of the grievance procedure is to ensure that students are being treated fairly and that their rights have not been violated. In accordance with the academic grievance policies outlined in the University Catalog and established by the University and College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS), within which the MSW program is housed, students may use the following appeal and grievance procedures if they feel their rights have been violated: Grade Appeal and Academic Policy Grievance (p. ).
MSW Program Grievance Policy Internal Grievance Steps
Within the MSW program, students may also report a grievance of any kind according to the following process.
• When appropriate, and or possible, the student shall attempt a satisfactory reconciliation directly with the MSW faculty member involved.
• In situations of unsatisfactory resolution or incidences not directly involving a faculty member, the student may petition the IWU MSW Program Director in writing. The Director will then hold a conference with the student within ten working days of the request.
• If a student is not satisfied with the outcome of the above meeting, he or she may submit a written request for a hearing with the Chair of the Behavioral & Health Sciences Division. The hearing shall be held no later than ten days after the student’s written request for a hearing in keeping with the University grievance process as stated in the Catalog.
• Direct request for further hearing or petition may be made to the Academic Dean per University Academic Grievance policy described above.
Readmission
Policy
The MSW Faculty are responsible for approving or denying a student’s application to re-enter the MSW Program. This entails the student writing a petition letter addressing what would be done differently to ensure success (see Petition Form below). Upon receipt, the MSW Team reviews the completed student petition and discusses the student’s academic history and previous challenges in prior courses as part of the decision-making process. The decision to approve is accompanied by a Performance Improvement Plan that includes the plan for change outlined in the student’s petition letter response. A denial will be based on multiple variables including the student’s history of withdrawals to avoid failing grades, the student’s inability to produce a sufficient plan of change that supports elements of success, and/or a student violation of the NASW Code of Ethics that could prevent the student from receiving a license to practice.
Procedure
Students applying to re-enter the MSW Program will request an appeal form from Adult Enrollment Services (AES) – Re-Entry at SEP-ReEntry@indwes.edu. AES Re-Entry will provide the student with the MSW Program Re-Entry Petition Guidelines. Once the student completes the written petition following the guidelines, the student will submit the document to the MSW Program Director through the provided email link at MSW-Online@indwes.edu.
The petition will be reviewed by the MSW Team for discussion and vote. The student will be notified in writing of the re-admission decision by the MSW Program Director. The notification will be copied to Academic Advising at SIHAdvising@indwes.edu and Re-Entry at SEP-ReEntry@indwes.edu for processing.
Academic Advising may work with the student on a success plan as required. The decision to approve may also be accompanied by a Performance Improvement Plan that includes the plan for change outlined in the student’s petition letter response.
Dual Licensure Focus Program Option – Social Work and Addictions
Indiana Students
The IWU MSW Program curriculum has been approved by the addictions licensing board of the State of Indiana as meeting the educational requirements in Indiana to sit for the addictions licensing exam (https://www.in.gov/pla/files/LACA-Information-and-Instructions-2017.pdf ). Students who complete the MSW program, including all of the requirements of the dual licensure focus, including the appropriate field placement, and required practicum and supervision, are eligible to apply to sit for the chemical dependency and addictions licensing exam after graduation in addition to the social work licensing exam.
Out of State Students
The IWU MSW Program curriculum aligns with all requirements of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) Domains and Competencies. These standards for addiction licensing are widely accepted across the United States, and will meet the educational requirements for most students from states outside of Indiana to pursue their addictions license when also completing an appropriate field placement, and the required addiction related practicum hours and supervision for the state in which they reside. Licensing or credentialing requirements and processes vary state by state and students must verify all of their state’s requirements before submitting an application to participate in the dual-licensure focus by contacting their state licensing board or their state ICRC chapter. More information can be found here - https://internationalcredentialing.org/icrc-credentials/. Due to the limited number of dual licensure placement opportunities that may be available for students; to be considered formally for the dual licensure focus in the MSW program, prospective students must submit an additional application and meet the following additional criteria for consideration.
• A current GPA of 3.0 or higher by the completion of all 500 level courses for Standard track students or an undergraduate BSW GPA of 3.0 or higher for Advanced Standing track applicants.
• A letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor (previous or current) supporting the student’s capabilities and suitable readiness and character for working with people with addictions and co-occurring disorders.
• Completion of the MSW addictions focus application and questions, including a description of their interest in dual licensure and commitment to fulfilling additional program requirements.
• Completion of the student attestation section of the application verifying the student’s understanding of the additional items required to participate in dual licensure focus of the MSW program.
Application Deadline:
Based on the student’s class schedule for starting SWK-650, Mental Health and Psychopathology, applications must be submitted no later than the following dates. January 25, May 25th, September 25th.
Advanced standing students who will start the program with SWK-650 may apply after acceptance to the MSW program. Standard track students may apply after completion of SWK-563.
**If a student is accepted for the dual licensure program focus, but is unable to secure an advanced field placement with an agency that provides clinical services to people with addictions and/or co-occurring disorders and/or the required supervision by a qualified addictions supervisor and master level social worker, the student will be withdrawn from the addictions focus of the MSW program and will return to a singular MSW licensing focus. The student will still meet educational requirements for the addiction’s licensure exam in Indiana and under ICRC standards but will need to fulfill practicum and supervision requirements after graduation.
Applications will be reviewed by the MSW program faculty and students will be notified of acceptance into the dual licensure focus area within 14 days of the application deadline.
Requesting an Application for the Dual-Licensure Focus
Prospective students applying to the IWU MSW program and currently enrolled 500-level standard track students may request an application for the dual licensure focus from their enrollment counselor or from SIHadvising@indwes.edu.
Student with Special Needs
IWU recognizes and fulfills its obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and similar state laws. IWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled learners in university programs and activities as are required by applicable law. See (p. )Services for Students with Disabilities (p. ). (p. )
Transfer Policy
The IWU MSW program policy regarding transfer of credits allows students previously enrolled in a CSWE accredited Master of Social Work program to transfer up to 12 hours of degree credit into the IWU MSW Program for the Standard Track and 6 hours of degree credit into the Advanced Track. However, no credit is given for prior field experience. Hours of credit may be transferred, but grades earned in courses taken at another institution do not transfer and are not used in computing the student’s graduate GPA at IWU. To submit courses for transfer, students must submit a list of the courses they would like to transfer, along with the course descriptions and syllabi to the MSW Program Director. The MSW Program Director evaluates the courses for equivalency with the course content and learning outcomes of the IWU MSW program.
To transfer a course, students must have;
• earned a minimum of a "B" in the course
• taken the course at a regionally accredited university
• taken the course within the last seven years
• the course must have been completed in a Social Work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), recognized through its International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Services, or covered under a memorandum of understanding with international social work accreditors.
Credit for Life Experience
In accordance with CSWE standards, it is the policy of the IWU MSW program that students are not given credit for life experience or previous work experience.