Exam Schedule
Exemption Exams are typically offered before each new semester begins. All exams are open to both Full-Time MSW Program and Part-Time MSW Program students unless otherwise noted. Exams will last two hours, are offered virtually, and are free. Students may only take each exam once. Students should take an exam before the they are intending to take the corresponding course, so it is known if they must take the course as planned. Study materials are found below. Students who pass an exemption exam will receive credit for that course, which will appear on their transcript; therefore, they are exempt from taking the course(s) in the MSW Program.
Students are required to register for each exam they are interested in taking no later than one week before the scheduled date of exam(s). Complete the registration form found on the Exam Registration page. If you have a conflict with the scheduled date of an exam, please contact pt-course-exemptions@socwork.wisc.edu to discuss if you may take the exam at a separate time. Once registered, you will receive an additional email with instructions about the exam one week prior to the scheduled exam date.
| Exemption Exam | Next Scheduled MSW Program Exam |
|---|---|
| SW 708 Field of Social Work | Not offered January 2026 |
| SW 709 Social Policy | Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, 6-8pm |
| SW 612 Psychopathology for Generalist Social Work | Monday, January 12th, 2026, 6-8pm |
| SW 650 Research Methods | Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, 6-8pm |
| SW 710 Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice in Social Work | Monday, January 5th, 2026, 6-8pm |
| SW 711 Human Behavior and the Environment | Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, 6-8pm |
