Welcome MSW Orientation 2018 Sarilee Kahn Ph D

Welcome MSW Orientation 2018 Sarilee Kahn, Ph. D. Graduate Program Director (QY/MSW) Lillian Iannone Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator

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

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) (SWRK 698 & SWRK 699) No fieldwork or field placement credits Total of 45 credits

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]

Health and Social Care 510 Disability and Rehabilitation [Winter] 609 Understanding Social Care [Not offered 2018 -19] 630 Adult Mental Health [Winter] 655 Seminar on Aging [Winter] 668 Bereavement [Winter] 670 Seminar on Caregiving [Fall]

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] 641 Social Policy Analysis [Winter] 603 Evidence-informed Advocacy [Summer]

Complementary Courses Open to All Students 510 Disability & Rehabilitation [Winter] 535 Addictions [Fall] 635 Use of Self [Fall] IDFC 500 Aboriginal Field Studies [Summer]

Joint MSW/Law Program 1 st 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)

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! • Mc. Gill 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? Apply as Special Student • Upon completion, provide an official transcript to Lillian • Exceptions are U of T & UBC: Graduate Transfer Agreement Form (available from Lillian in General Office)

Time Limitation for Completion of MSW Studies Full-time students: 3 years from initial registration • Students starting in September of 2018 must complete all requirements by August 15, 2021 Part-time students: 5 years from initial registration • Students starting in September of 2018 must complete all requirements by August 15, 2023

Terms of Study Full-time non-thesis students: • register for 3 consecutive full-time terms (12 or more credits) • register for 6 fieldwork credits (SWRK 660) and 9 independent study project credits (SWRK 690) in the 3 rd 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

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

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, you register through MINERVA for tutorial. • 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

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

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, 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

University Regulations & Resources Includes: University Failure Policy University Re-read Policy https: //www. mcgill. ca/study/20182019/university_regulations_and_resources /graduate/gps_gi_guidelines_policies

Your Assigned Advisor: • reviews and monitors course selection • What if you took almost the exact same course before? • Determines if you can be exempted from a course and advises you on replacing those credits! • 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

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)

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, to the Graduate Program Director (MSW) and the Admin. & Student Affairs Coordinator (Lillian)

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

Tips! • Enjoy your MSW experience • Network with colleagues through courses • Set goals/deadlines for completion of course work, ISP or Thesis • Tackle parts of your ISP or thesis in your courses • Become involved in QY/MSW Advisory Group & SWAGS • Talk with your advisor each term • Talk with the Graduate Program Director, “I am here for you!”

Mechanisms for Feedback Ongoing: Advisors Field Liaisons Open Hours with Sara: Tuesdays, 2 – 4 pm, Room 426, Wilson Hall or by appointment Community Listening Circle February 8 th, 2019

SAVE the DATE! MSW Listening Circle Friday, February 8 th, 2019 10 am – 11: 30 am Room TBD Your field supervisors will be asked to release you from stage that morning

To Contact Prof Sara Kahn the MSW Program Director: Email: sara. kahn@mcgill. ca Subject Line: MSW Program Director If you don’t hear back within 2 I days, please follow up! Walk-in Office Hours: Tuesdays, 2 – 4 pm (or schedule an appointment)