March 22-23, 2001
ITEM 110-1003-R0301������ Approval of Proposal to Add a Master of Social Work Degree; The University of Montana-Missoula
THAT:����������������������������������� The Board of Regents of Higher Education authorizes The University of Montana-Missoula to add a Master of Social Work degree.
EXPLANATION:����������������� The University of Montana�s Department of Social Work currently offers the only accredited baccalaureate program in the State of Montana.� The Department proposes to develop a two-year program of graduate study leading to a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.� The program will be designed to meet national accreditation standards issued by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for MSW programs.� Graduation from a CSWE- accredited program is a prerequisite for an individual to secure a social work license in the State of Montana.
The completed signature page resides on file at the President�s Office, The University of Montana-Missoula.
ATTACHMENT:������������������ Program Description.