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The results of the examination evidence independent thinking, appropriate organization and high level of writing competency, critical analysis, and accuracy of documentation\" (The SDSU Online Catalog, San Diego State University, 2023-2024) . The School has developed a written comprehensive examination process to meet this University requirement. Students are permitted to take the examination up to three times. If a student is unable to pass the examination after three attempts the School will disqualify them from the MSW program and the degree will not be awarded. Thus the examination is seen by the School and the University as the culmination of your educational process and should be taken quite seriously.  \nEXAM SCHEDULE  \n\n|  | COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TIMELINE |\n| --- | --- |\n| March 18, 2024 | Eligibility Criteria Must be Met |\n| March 25, 2024 | Eligibility status emailed to students |\n| April 8, 2024 | Examination – Direct practice (9:00am to 1:00pm)\u003Cbr>(Aztec Student Union: Templo Mayor) Examination – Admin & CD (9:00am to 1:00pm)\u003Cbr>(Location: TBA) |\n| April 15, 2024 | Results are emailed to students. |\n| April 15-19, 2024 | Students who fail the exam may contact their assigned faculty reviewer to review the exam. Direct practice students should contact Dr. Rasmussen. Macro students should contact Dr. Urada for the identity of their reviewer. |\n| July 8, 2024 | Retake Examination\u003Cbr>Location and time TBA |\n| July 15, 2024 | Results of Retake Exam will be sent to you by Dr. Fuentes. |\n\nthe following criteria by the deadline date:  \n1. Complete all first year classes (31 units) and SW 744 or 740, SW 791 or SW 797, SW 720 (“Civic Engagement” topic required for Admin/CD concentration students only) and 750 or 755 (4 units) with a minimum grade of C in each letter-graded course.  \n2. Be advanced to candidacy  \n3. Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA  \n4. Have no Incomplete grades  \n5. Have filed for May graduation or be eligible to graduate in August or December  \nIf you are not eligible to take the examination you will have to wait until the Spring 2025 semester to take the examination. Taking the exam assumes that your eligibility problem has been cleared up. There are no exceptions to this rule so it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they meet all eligibility criteria.  \nELIGIBILITY LIST  \nYou will receive an email indicating your eligibility for either the Direct Practice or the Administration/Community Development Comprehensive Exam on  March 25, 2024. If you do not receive an email indicating your eligibility, it means:  \na. You are a Plan A student doing a thesis or doing the Alternative publication option  \nb. You have not met one or more eligibility criteria  \nc. We made an error  \nIf you were left off the list, put under the wrong concentration, or do not plan to take the examination, please contact Dr. Fuentes by email ([dahlia.fuentes@sdsu.edu](dahlia.fuentes@sdsu.edu)) or stop in at her office HH-119.  \nEXAMINATION FORMAT  \nThe examination is a four-hour exam focusing on your specialized year concentration in either the direct practice or administrative practice area. The direct practice and macro exams will include a series of vignettes where students will be asked to answer a series of objective questions that are related to that vignette. The exams will also include a series of objective questions covering a variety of topic areas, and these questions do not refer to a specific vignette. Both exams require students to use appropriate social work inter","cbCaibyRz6tznmzR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibyRz6tznmzR","pdf",159012,15,"English","# Exam Schedule\n## Eligibility Criteria and Eligibility List\n## Examination Format\n## What to Bring\n## No Shows (Missed Examination Policy)","[{\"question\":\"What is the comprehensive examination for Plan B MSW students?\",\"answer\":\"Plan B students must pass the comprehensive examination administered by the School as one of the requirements for the MSW degree. 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