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MSW COMPREHENSIVE EXAM ORIENTATION

MSW COMPREHENSIVE EXAM ORIENTATION. Fall 2019. WHY DO I HAVE TO TAKE THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM?. Culmination of learning—putting it all together Integration of classroom and field learning with “real-life” scenarios Application of knowledge, values, and critical thinking

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MSW COMPREHENSIVE EXAM ORIENTATION

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  1. MSW COMPREHENSIVE EXAM ORIENTATION Fall 2019

  2. WHY DO I HAVE TO TAKE THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM? Culmination of learning—putting it all together Integration of classroom and field learning with “real-life” scenarios Application of knowledge, values, and critical thinking Assessment of Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) Competencies and Practice Behaviors Opportunity to show skills in an ethical and professional manner

  3. Questions for the exam are posted on the GASSW website. • https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/social-work/student-resources/comprehensive-exam.php • The exam is worth 100 points and graded on a 0-100 scale. A minimum exam score of 80 points is necessary to “pass.” • Students who receive an exam score of 60-79.99 points are offered an oral exam. • Students who do not successfully pass the oral exam will re-take the written exam the next semester it is offered. • Students who receive an exam score under 60 do not qualify for an oral exam and will re-take the written exam the next semester it is offered.

  4. Rules & Structure • 5 hours to complete the Friday, October 18, 2019 | 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. | CPACS 132D and 219 • Sign in. Belongings along the wall. Bring writing utensils. Ear plugs will be provided if needed. • Faculty will monitor the exam in the computer lab, assisting students with saving their exams. • Each student is provided a computer in the computer lab or a laptop in other rooms, which will have the appropriate exam pre-loaded for students to directly type in responses. Scratch paper and a printed copy of the case will be provided. • Students will not have internet access during the exam nor will they be allowed to have a cell phone, smart watch, or any other technological device with them while taking the exam. • Code numbers are assigned to ensure anonymity of each student throughout the grading process. Students are not to provide their name or any other identifying information anywhere on their exam materials. DON’T RENAME, JUST SAVE YOUR EXAM! • No food or drink at the computers. • Breaks can be taken on an individual basis one at a time throughout the exam. • At end of exam, notify proctor who will confirm exam is saved. Turn in your blue book, case, and sign out.

  5. All communication should go through the MSW Coordinator (Ciara Warden) unless otherwise designated. • Students will be notified of written exam results by Ciara by the end of day on Friday, November 1st (perhaps earlier). • Students who pass the written exam will be notified by email. • Students who do not pass the written exam will be contacted by phone and given information on next steps. • Oral exams will be given on Friday November 8th between 8:00am-2:00pm. • The oral exam will be graded on a pass/fail basis by consensus of the faculty grading team.

  6. Tips and Suggestions: • Give yourself plenty of time to prepare. • Familiarize yourself with the exam questions. • Review your course materials—books, notes, cases you’ve been given. • Consider studying with others. • Remember a little anxiety is normal, even beneficial, but manage your stress levels. • Practice applying the questions. • Be sure to pace yourself during the exam! Pay attention to point allotment for questions. • Save your exam regularly! Don’t rename it, don’t have multiple files. • If you have materials that you don’t want graded, please mark it! 10. Take deep breaths!!

  7. Questions? cwarden@unomaha.edu

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