Provisions have been made for those with prior professional or academic preparation to enrich their educational experience at the School through exemption of certain basic courses. Those who qualify for exemptions must still complete 60 credits at the School to earn the MSW degree. What is changed by successful exemption is the distribution of credits, enabling students to increase the number of elective credits. Examinations are given January, May and June. Arrangements are made through the Office of the Associate Dean for the Master's Program. Although the student is exempt from taking the course if the exam is passed, no academic credit is awarded for exemption. The courses for which one can take an exemption examination are: SOWK 600 - Social Welfare and Social Policy
SOWK 670 - Social Work Research
SOWK 640 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
SOWK 641 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
Exemption Exams for prerequisite requiremwents (Statistics and Human Growth & Development) - - These prerequisites for admission may be fulfilled by passing an exemption examination. (Incoming students may also register for non-credit workshops offered during the School's summer session to fulfill these prerequisites; this is arranged through the Office of Admissions). The dates and arrangements for pre-req exemption exams are the same as those for the other exemption exams. Exemption examinations may be taken only once. Information pertaining to the exemption examinations will be published in the School of Social Work Bulletin or may be obtained by calling the Office of the Associate Dean for the Master's Program. Students who are exempted from courses should consult their academic advisor for special assistance in program planning. top . | 
