January 18-19, 2001
NOTICE OF INTENT���������� 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.
