Links to Social Work Student Information
NOTE: Many handbooks and forms are currently being updated for the students accepted for the 2009 academic year. Please check back regularly for updates.
Pre-Major Social Work Student Handbook
2009 BSW Student Handbook
BSW Field Program Information
BSW Application Procedures
BSW Application Forms
MSW Field Program Information- (Foundation year) (Concentration year)
MSW Application Procedures
MSW Application Forms
Advisement
It is important for social work students to meet with their academic advisor once during each semester. Pre-major students should contact Laurie Beck for an advisement appointment at laurieb@unr.edu or (775) 682-7503. Major students can find out who their advisor is by contacting the School of Social Work directly at socialwork@unr.edu or (775) 784-6542.
For more advisement contact information, please visit the Advisor Directory.
Core Curriculum
Students must complete a minimum of 128 credits for the undergraduate major. All University students must meet the requirements of the University Core Curriculum (39-41 credits) and the specific requirements of their major. Social Work students are required to take 51 credits of specified required courses. Credits beyond the University Core and the major requirements are considered electives.
Requirements and Licensure Information
Requirements for the BSW programs and MSW programs are listed on their respective pages. Visit the Social Work website Careers and Opportunities webpage for social work licensure requirements and resources.