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 \nJeannette Rankin Hall, University of Montana The University of Montana School of Social Work  \n32 Campus Dr, JRH 004  \nMissoula, MT 5912  \n406-243-5543  \n[www.health.umt.edu/socialwork](www.health.umt.edu/socialwork)  \n2025-2026  \nMSW STUDENT HANDBOOK  \nUpdated June 2025  \nContents  \nWelcome by the Chair of the School of Social Work ...........................................................................7  \nSchool of Social Work Mission Statement ..........................................................................................8  \nSchool of Social Work Anti-Racism Principles ......................................................................................... 8  \nNotice of Student Handbook Changes:................................................................................................. 10  \nPersonnel........................................................................................................................................ 11  \nDean’s Suite Skaggs Building (SB) 340 .................................................................................................. 11  \nChair & Directors Jeannette Rankin Hall ............................................................................................... 11  \nFaculty 11  \nAdjunct Faculty 11  \nStaff 12  \nMaster of Social Work Program ....................................................................................................... 13  \nMaster of Social Work Lead Welcome .................................................................................................. 13  \nProgram Background ............................................................................................................................ 14  \nIntegrated Practice ................................................................................................................................ 14  \nProgram Overview ................................................................................................................................ 15  \nDual Degree Options ............................................................................................................................. 36  \nMaster of Social Work Specific Policies................................................................................................. 36  \nStudent Support and Accountability Plan Policy .................................................................................. 40  \nAdditional Program Policies .................................................................................................................. 41  \nTuition, Fees and Registration ............................................................................................................... 48  \nStudent Participation in MSW Program Governance ........................................................................... 50  \nStudents Rights and Responsibilities................................................................................................ 52  \nCommunity Standards .......................................................................................................................... 52  \nCampus Security Report and Alcohol and Drug Guidelines.................................................................. 52  \nStudent Complaint Procedures ............................................................................................................. 52  \nDue Process and Right to Grade Appeal ............................................................................................... 52  \nFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .............................................................................. 53  \nEqual Opportunity................................................................................................................................. 54  \nStatement 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Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)\n# Program Assessment and Accreditation\n# Resources, Services, and Organizations\n# Field Education\n## Director of Field Education Welcome\n## Mission, Goals, Core Competencies and Practice Behaviors\n## Student Placement Software-SONIA\n## Master of Social Work Practicum Policies and Procedures\n## Practicum Selection and Placement\n## Practicum Requirements and Policies\n## Practicum Evaluation\n## Field Education Safety Policies & Procedures\n# Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What foundational principles does the MSW handbook outline for students?\",\"answer\":\"It presents the School of Social Work mission statement and the School’s anti-racism principles as part of the program foundation.\"},{\"question\":\"Which policies and student rights are covered in the handbook?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook includes student rights and responsibilities, community standards, complaint procedures, due process, grade appeal processes, FERPA, equal 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