Advising Team Updates

December 2023

Hello MSW Students,

We hope that this December Advisor Update (can you believe it is almost the end of the year?) finds you well – and well rested after the short break. Hang in there – a longer one is coming! And, as always, we hope that the information below helps you to stay in the know, and be prepared to be successful in your program!

Important Dates

Wrapping up the Semester

Semester ends 12/8/23

Finals week 12/11/23-12/15/23

Grades are due to the Registrar on 12/19, should be posted to student records by 12/20/23.

Starting a new Semester

Registration for Spring 2024 is open!

Semester starts 1/8/24

No class 1/15/24 – University closed

No class 2/13/24

Spring Break 2/26/23 - Friday, 3/1/23

Getting Prepared

Planning ahead:

Summer registration for Social Work classes will be coming soon! We will let you know when this will start. In the meantime, if you are interested/planning to take a class from a different department (electives), registration is open now.

Remember, courses must be 400+ level.

Remembering details:

If you are part of the Flint or Statewide Blended program options, and are in the OCL concentration, advanced classes (SW865 and SW866) are taken in the Weekend program option, requiring in-person classes one Saturday per month at Henry Center, Lansing. Additionally, your liaison group will be assigned accordingly - meaning that your group will meet on the same Saturdays as class at Henry Center (or whatever is determined by the group).

Staying connected:

We will be holding the last Advisor drop-in of the semester on 12/6 at

12p-1p. Zoom information is: Meeting ID 988 1102 7639 Passcode: ADVISING

And, Jen will be hosting the EL Coffee Hour on 12/11 at 10:30-11:30 – Baker Hall.

Getting Support: Scholarship Opportunity

The Bernard F. and Melissa Anne Bailey Family Fund is a student scholarship program administered by MyMichigan Health, funded through a gift from Bernard F. and Melissa Anne Bailey. Scholarships are given to students in health care fields on the basis of merit and established criteria as determined by an overseer committee.

Eligibility criteria include but is not limited to...

Demonstrate a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
To be eligible students must be actively enrolled in a clinical program for the upcoming fall semester of the school year. You must not be graduating prior to the fall semester.
Submit a copy of their program acceptance letter from their school showing admittance into their health care program, even if a repeat applicant.
Submit a professional letter of reference if a first time applicant.
Applicants will be given points for their GPA (up to 4.0), application renewal (0.5), volunteer activities (0.5) and essay (1.0). Scholarship will be awarded based on a point system ranging from 3.0 to 6.0

Link to Website

Social and Community Events

Region 6 - Social Work Social Hour @ Lansing Shuffle

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

5:30 - 7:00 PM

Lansing Shuffle

325 Riverfront Dr

Lansing 48912

United States

Join NASW Region 6 for a casual meet-up at Lansing Shuffle.

Lansing Shuffle has a variety of restaurants and a bar, so drinks and food will be available for you to purchase.

Region 6 Rep, Laine Putans, will arrive early to secure a table, but please RSVP so we know how many to expect!

Note: There may be a small registration fee

RSVP to Laine at [email protected] or 616.204.2112

Link to Webpage

Link to Business

Flint Social Work Mixer

MSU’s School of Social Work will be hosting a social gather for students and alumni on Friday December 15 at

Queens’ Provisions in Flint beginning at 6pm.

MSU Social Work students will have an opportunity in learning how to network with graduates from the program and community partners while celebrating the end of the semester.

For more information, please contact the Student Supports Coordinator at [email protected]. Light beverages and select charcuterie will be provided.

SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH

Quick Rundown: Licensure and Hours

You cannot start “earning” hours (toward the 4,000 required for licensure) until you have received your LLMSW. Therefore, the work/volunteer between graduation and receiving your LL (date will show up in the license look up on LARA’s website) cannot be counted.
The accruement of the 4,000 hours (2 years; full-time employment) and 100 hours of Supervision must be completed prior to taking the exam (matching the type of practice hours – Clinical or Generalist).
The concentration done in the MSW program does not determine the type of license you will work toward. This is determined by the type of work that you are doing with your LLMSW. Scope of practice details (to determine if Clinical or Generalist) can be found at: Link to Site
You don’t have to do Continuing Education until after your first renewal of your LMSW – when the first year cycle begins. Be sure to confirm number, format, and specific content areas needed.
You do, however, need some trainings even as an LLMSW - Implicit Bias and Human Trafficking