Volume 1: Academic and Professional Policies

1.11 - Standards of Academic and Professional Conduct

§1.11.01 · Professional Misconduct

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Academic Year 2025-2026 · Maintained by Office of Student Services

Policy details & cross-references
Section1.11.01
Volume1: Academic and Professional Policies
Effective2025-09-01
Last reviewed2025-09-01
Review cycleannual
Responsible bodyOffice of Student Services
Tags
conductsafetyethicsevaluationprofessional-misconduct
Summary: 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> ).

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