MSW Student Guide
Section 1.11.01: Professional Misconduct
As a part of professional conduct, social work students are expected to conduct themselves in all aspects of their school activities in a manner consistent with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Work (NASW) (https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English ).
In addition to any internal action the school might take, any violation of this code of ethics can be reported to NASW. See instructions at Professional Review (https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Professional-Review/File-Request-for-Professional-Review )
See also NASW practice standards and guidelines at https://www.socialworkers.org/practice/practice-standards-guidelines .
Generally, professional misconduct refers to behavior that calls into question a student's ability or suitability to practice as a professional social worker. The following actions are examples of professional misconduct. Such violations include, but are not limited to, the following major offenses:
• Criminal Activity
• Harassment
• Sexual Harassment
• Discrimination
• Inappropriate Relationships
• Retaliation
• Making False Accusations
• Violation of University Policies
• Safety Violations
In addition to any internal action the school might take, any violation of this code of ethics can be reported to NASW. See instructions at Professional Review (https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Professional-Review/File-Request-for-Professional-Review )
See also NASW practice standards and guidelines at https://www.socialworkers.org/practice/practice-standards-guidelines .
Generally, professional misconduct refers to behavior that calls into question a student's ability or suitability to practice as a professional social worker. The following actions are examples of professional misconduct. Such violations include, but are not limited to, the following major offenses:
• Criminal Activity
• Harassment
• Sexual Harassment
• Discrimination
• Inappropriate Relationships
• Retaliation
• Making False Accusations
• Violation of University Policies
• Safety Violations