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Welcome MSW Orientation 2019

Find out about the program requirements and course offerings for the MSW program, including thesis and non-thesis options. Explore courses in areas such as Children & Families, Health & Social Care, and International & Community Development. Learn about additional opportunities for joint programs and external courses.

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Welcome MSW Orientation 2019

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  1. WelcomeMSW Orientation 2019 Myriam Denov, PhD. Graduate Program Director (QYMSW & MSW) Lillian Iannone Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator

  2. MSW Program Requirements:Non-thesis option • Required courses: (6 credits) • Research Methods 1, Qualitative (SWRK 653) • Research Methods 2, Quantitative (SWRK 643) • 6 complementary courses (18 credits) • Fieldwork (12 credits) • “ISP”(9 credits) • Total of 45 credits

  3. Program Requirements:Thesis option • Required courses: (6 credits) • Research Methods 1, Qualitative (SWRK 653) • Research Methods 2, Quantitative (SWRK 643) • 4 complementary courses (12 credits) • Thesis (27 credits) (SWRK698 & SWRK699) • No fieldwork or field placement credits • Total of 45 credits

  4. Children & Families • 606 Reclaiming Child Welfare [Fall] • 610 Family Treatment [Winter] • 622 Family Assessment [Fall] • 623 Couple Counseling [Winter] • 628 Violence against Women [Fall] • 657 Mental Health [Winter]

  5. Health and Social Care • 510 Disability and Rehabilitation [Winter] • 609 Understanding Social Care [Not offered 2019-20] • 630 Adult Mental Health [Winter] • 655 Seminar on Aging [Winter] • 668 Bereavement [Not offered 2019-20] • 670 Seminar on Caregiving [Fall]

  6. International & Community Development • 532 International Social Work [Fall] • 620 Migration & Social Work [Winter] • 621 Trauma & Resilience [Fall] • 624 Community Organization: Advocacy [Fall] • 626 International & Community Development [Winter] • Social Policy Analysis [Winter] • 603 Evidence-informed Advocacy [Summer]

  7. Complementary CoursesOpen to All Students • 510 Disability & Rehabilitation [Winter] • 535 Addictions [Fall] • 635 Use of Self [Fall] • IDFC500 Aboriginal Field Studies [Summer]

  8. Joint MSW/Law Program • 1st year is comprised of law courses • Required courses: (6 credits) • Research Methods 1, Qualitative (SWRK 653) • Research Methods 2, Quantitative (SWRK 643) • 5 complementary SW courses (15 credits) • Fieldwork (12 credits) • Joint MSW/Law “ISP” (12 credits)

  9. External Courses • Allowed up to 2 external Graduate Level courses • Provide course outline or calendar description to Advisor • Advisor deposits a note of approval in your student file • Keep a copy for your own records! • McGill course? Register through MINERVA • Quebec university? Inter-University Transfer Credit Agreement through CREPUQ. Information and application available from http://www.mcgill.ca/students/iut/ • Courses offered outside of Quebec? Canadian University Graduate Transfer Agreement Form (CUGTA). Information and application available from Lillian

  10. Time Limitation for Completion of MSW Studies Full-time students: 3 years from initial registration • Students starting in September of 2019 must complete all requirements by August 15, 2022 Part-time students: 5 years from initial registration • Students starting in September of 2019 must complete all requirements by August 15, 2024

  11. Terms of Study Full-time non-thesis students: • register for 3 consecutive full-time terms (12 or more credits) • register for 6 fieldwork credits (SWRK660) and 9 independent study project credits (SWRK690) in the 3rd term (summer or fall) Part-time non-thesis students • register for a minimum of 3 credits per term (fall and winter); summer session is optional

  12. Full or Part-Time Status* very important to remember * • If you have registered for 12 or 15 credits in any one term, you are considered “full-time” and must complete all requirements within 3 years of initial registration • This shift in status applies to part-time non-thesis students and to half-time thesis students who request a change in their status to full-time

  13. Tutorials • Are negotiated on an individual basis between student and professor • Follow the same deadlines for the completion of work as any course • Requires the completion of a Tutorial Form, available from the Social Work website: www.mcgill.ca/socialwork (MSW Program, “Downloadable Forms”). All completed forms must be returned to Lillian (Room 300) at the beginning of the term. • Register through MINERVA for tutorial course (SWRK 636 or 642). • Tutorial grades are submitted by the professor to Lillian at the end of each term by the regular grade submission deadline for courses • Verify all your grades through MINERVA

  14. Incomplete Coursework (1)* very important to remember * • Unable to complete the requirements for a particular course? Tell your professor; discuss your situation • If agreed upon, you will receive a "K“ (incomplete) grade • You and your professor must complete a “K/KE” form (available from the Social Work website, MSW Program, “Downloadable Forms”); provide a copy to Lillian for your student file • Keep a copy for your records! • Course requirements must be completed within an agreed upon deadline and cannot exceed 4 months from end of term • After 4 months, “K” becomes“KF” (incomplete/failure) • This grade remains on your transcript

  15. Incomplete Coursework (2) • Under extenuating circumstances and ONLY IF accompanied by a medical certificate, you may request an additional extension • Complete a “K/KE” form with your instructor, submit it along with medical note to Lillian in the General Office • Upon completion of the coursework, professor submits your grade • Any graduate student who receives 2 failures (including KF grades) will be required to withdraw from the University

  16. University Regulations & Resources Includes: University Failure Policy University Re-read Policy https://www.mcgill.ca/study/2019-2020/university_regulations_and_resources/graduate/gps_gi_guidelines_policies Academic Integrity (Plagiarism): https://www.mcgill.ca/study/2019-2020/university_regulations_and_resources/graduate/gi_acad_integrity

  17. Your Assigned Advisor: • reviews and monitors course selection • reviews and approves of external courses • Get it in writing!!! • meets with you to discuss your ISP or thesis topic; • helps you focus your topic and design a manageable thesis or ISP • provides scholarly direction for the ISP or thesis • ensures ethical standards and ethical approval for research when needed • reviews a draft of a section or more for feedback

  18. Changing Advisor? • Your Advisor helps you to identify other faculty members who may guide you in your ISP or thesis • You then approach other faculty members to discuss the topic of your ISP or thesis • You negotiate the advisory relationship • You inform the Graduate Program Director (MSW) and the Admin. & Student Affairs Coordinator (Lillian) of the change of advisor in writing (email)

  19. Advisor Leaves? • Talk to your advisor about plans for an upcoming sabbatical leave or retirement • Plan with your advisor prior to her/his leave • Ensure your advisor either continues to oversee your studies or assists you to find a new advisor • Report all changes, in writing (email), to the Graduate Program Director (MSW) and the Admin. & Student Affairs Coordinator (Lillian Iannone)

  20. ISP & Thesis • ISP Submission Dates: August 15, November 30, March 31 • Thesis Submission Dates: Verify at http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/thesis • ISP paper 40 pages: See “MSW Non-thesis ISP Guidelines”: Go to http://www.mcgill.ca/socialwork/prospective/msw/formsmanuals • Thesis, maximum 100 pages: Go to http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/thesis • ISP graded by advisor only • External examiner for thesis only

  21. Mechanisms for FeedbackOngoing: Advisors Field LiaisonsOpen Hours with Myriam: Tuesdays, 1 – 3 pm, Room 304, Wilson Hall or by appointment myriam.Denov@mcgill.caCommunity Listening Circle

  22. SAVE the DATE!QYMSW & MSW Listening CirclesFriday, November 1, 2019 ANDFriday, March 13, 202012 noon–2:00 pmWendy Patrick RoomLunch will be providedYour field supervisors will be asked to release you from stage that morning

  23. To Contact Prof Myriam Denovthe MSW Program Director:Email: myriam.denov@mcgill.caSubject Line: MSW Program DirectorIf you don’t hear back within 2 days, please follow up!Walk-in Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1-3pm (or schedule an appointment) • I

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