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See also: Online MSW FAQ
Grading
Are the Social Work Essentials or MasterTrack Certificate courses graded and are they pass/fail?
Yes, they are graded and all assignments must be completed with 70% or higher in order to pass the course. Classes cannot be taken pass/fail. Assignments include quizzes, discussion posts, Photovoice submissions, and writing assignments. Some assignments are graded via peer reviews.
I am enrolled in the MasterTrack courses, are there course deadlines/due dates?
If I do not receive a 70% on an assignment, can I re-do it to improve my grade?
All assignments must be completed with 70% or higher in order to pass the course.
Yes, learners can re-do assignments until they receive the required 70%. Assignments include quizzes, discussion posts, Photovoice submissions, and writing assignments. Some assignments are graded via peer reviews. Learners may not be able to receive an updated peer review on their assignments until the next section of the course begins. Course schedules can be found here.
Will our grades for the Social Work Essentials/ MasterTrack courses be reflected on our transcripts?
No, the Social Work Essentials Certificate and MasterTrack Certificate program courses are not reflected on your transcript as they are not credit bearing and occur prior to starting the MSW degree program.
Questions & Support
Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management
Phone: (734) 936-0961
SW Essentials Certificate Technical Questions:
[email protected]
MSW Program Questions:
[email protected]
Barbara S. Hiltz
Director of MSW Programs and Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work
Yatesha D. Robinson
Assistant Director of Field Education, Online Program and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Antuan Featherstone
Online MSW Program Manager
Monica D. Sampson
Clinical Assistant Professor