Do not forget to check the MSW Student Calender often to keep up with important Events & Dates.

MSW RESOURCES

• MSW Orientation Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Workshops, Conferences, Events
• Scholarship Information includes Department of Social Work Scholarships and other sources for Scholarship Opportunities
• Advanced Generalist Newsletters 2010-2011
  • September 2012
  • October 2012
  • November 2012

COURSE/CURRICULUM INFORMATION

• Sample Schedule: Standard Program
• Sample Schedule: Advanced Standing Program
• Field Placement Information
• Overview of MSW Cultural Competence/ Diversity Curriculum
• MSW Program Cultural Competence Packet
• UMD Diversity Project
• ACE Curriculum for Integrating Content on Disabilities

MASTER PROJECTS/FINAL ORALS

• IRB Resources for MSW Students (links to forms,etc)
• The Masters Portfolio Project
• Information for Final Oral Exam

MSW STUDENT ASSOCIATION

• Student Association
• September MSW Student Association Clothing Sale
  • Order Form
  • Instructions for completing Order Form
  • View clothing selections

LICENSURE

GENERAL UMD RESOURCES

• Register for Classes
• Campus Maps
• UMD Class Schedules
• Tuition and Fees
• Internet ID Brochure (.pdf file)
• UMD Services on the Web
• College Opportunity and Affordability Act- Loan Forgiveness for MSWs
• UMD Graduate School

CAREER INFORMATION

• Job Postings
• Social Work Job Bank
• Wage information for Minnesota Child, Family, and School Social Workers
• Career overview: Social Workers
• Best Jobs 2012: Social Worker - Article from U.S. News and World Report 2012
• Discover Social Work - NASW website with information on Social Work
• Occupational outlook for social workers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
• National Health Service Corps (Loan Repayment)

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

• On-Line Tech Assessment Course for new Students
• Download Anti-Virus Software
• MICROSOFT CAMPUS AGREEMENT
• MOODLE
• Technology Resources & Software for Students
• SPSS Software for Students
• UMart-buy at educational discounted prices
• MSW Program Laptop Requirement
  

WRITING RESOURCES

• REQUIRED -Plagiarism On line Training - all students entering the MSW program are required to complete a 15-20 minute online training on "Understanding & Avoiding Plagiarism" one week or earlier before beginning to take classes. Where it asks for your first name, first write "MSW" (e.g., "MSW Mary"). Contact Rita for questions.
• Academic English Language Program (AELP) helps international students improve English reading, writing, and speaking skills. One-on-One Tutoring Services fall 2011 hours
• APA Resources
• APA Power point from Writing Seminars (Fall 2011)
• Department of Social Work Writing Guidelines (.pdf version)
• Department of Social Work Writing Guidelines (html)
• Writing Tutor for MSW Students
• UMD Policy on Academic Integrity
• How to Recognize Plagiarism
• Plagiarism.org
• How to Avoid Plagiarism from OWL at Purdue
• UMD Library Social Work Course Guide