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Waiver Exams

Overview

MSW students may waive SOWK 8070 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I, SOWK 8080 Human Behavior at the Social Environment II, and/or SOWK 8090 Social Welfare Policy by successfully completing a waiver exam for each course.

Exam Process

A student may request approval to take a waiver exam after being admitted to the MSW program and before taking the course. A student should consult with their Academic Advisor and then request and receive permission from the MSW Coordinator through completing the waiver exam request form (see below). On the waiver exam request form, provide evidence of having completed similar academic courses. Review the GASSW master syllabus for each course; academic credit for life and work experience cannot be given.

Click here to submit a waiver exam request.

After completing the request form, the MSW Coordinator will send an email letting the student know if they are or are not approved to take the waiver exam. If approved, the MSW Coordinator will communicate next steps. Waiver exams are administered in-person, on the UNO campus, and are coordinated by the GASSW Student Services Associate. Each waiver exam may be attempted only once and the student must receive a score of 84% or higher to earn the waiver.

Questions?

Contact MSW Coordinator, Dr. Jeanette Harder (jharder@unomaha.edu) for more information regarding the waiver exam process.

Dr. Jeanette Harder, MSW Coordinator