Under the Classification appeals process, it was agreed that MSW and MFA degrees are more intensive than a conventional master’s degree and are, in essence, terminal degrees. It was agreed that these degrees will be treated as a Masters + 30 credits. This will give full-time faculty holding an MFA or MSW an additional 40 points (the current point value is $44.88).
The adjustments are supposed be done by the college HR departments and are not yet completed.
Members holding these degrees do not have to make any application or fill out any forms, but they should be call their HR Departments to ensure that they are not missed in the processing.