Academic Advising

Below are the advising forms for Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) students. These forms are categorized by program track—Advanced Standing, Full-Time, and Extended Study—and further organized by concentration: Clinical or Organizational Leadership (OL).

It is crucial that students carefully follow the advising form for their chosen program track and concentration. Deviation from the prescribed course sequence may delay your graduation date, as some courses are only offered once per year. If a course is missed, it may not be available again until the following year.

All forms are provided in Adobe PDF format.

Fall 2024 – Advanced Standing

For all advanced standing students beginning in the summer semester of 2024 or later (both on campus and online).

Fall 2024 – Full Time

For all full-time students beginning in either the fall semester of 2024 or later (both on-campus and online).

Fall 2023 – Extended Study

For extended study students beginning in either the fall semester of 2023 or later (both on-campus and online).

Prior To Fall 2024 – Advanced Standing

Prior To Fall 2024 – Full time

Prior To Fall 2023 – Extended Study

Program Advisors

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Amanda Gandy


Director of Student Success and Advising, MSSW Knoxville Advisor

(865) 974-7063

Margaret Huffstetler


MSSW Online Advisor

(865) 974-9131

Kristin Pearson


MSSW Nashville & Online Advisor

(615) 256-1885