The Professional Development Seminar will help you understand the fundamentals of your MSW degree, including: 

  • An overview of the social work profession including its values and ethics 
  • An orientation to the curriculum and field education 
  • Career preparation and an overview of social work professional licensing 

You will register for IS600 Professional Development Seminar every semester to access the seminar online content.  While not credit-based, the seminar is a required component of the MSW program. Participation, attendance, and completion of the seminar tasks are required to receive a passing grade. 

The seminar features a self-paced component combined with group advising sessions that are held virtually.  

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