Social Work B.A./B.S.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

(May be either depending on option selected.)

Major in Social Work

(Major Code: 152)

University Core Curriculum Requirements

(Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” and “Curriculum Guide, Major in Social Work ” sections of this catalog.)

Note:

The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The principal educational objective of the program is to prepare students for employment as beginning, entry-level generalist practitioners. Preparation of students for graduate education is a secondary objective. Social work majors are urged to consult closely with program advisers to assure proper sequencing of courses and in selection of appropriate electives. Students are considered to be pre-major prior to completing the formal application for acceptance into the social work program.

Social Work Requirements

51 semester hours, including:

Six semester hours from:

Required Courses from Other Areas

At least six hours BIOL focusing on human biology and systems.

For other electives to total 120 hours, students should consult faculty advisers.

Criteria for Admission into the Social Work Program

All students registering as social work majors will be considered pre-majors (Major Code: 151) before they are officially admitted into the Social Work Program. Criteria for admission into the Social Work Program are*:

Completion of the University’s core curriculum courses, including BIOL.
Completion of the beginning-level social work courses-SOCW 2361 , SOCW 2315 and SOCW 3301 . A student must have earned a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major.
An overall cumulative grade point of 2.25 or higher.
An application for admission to the Social Work Program accompanied by (1) at least two letters of reference from people who can attest to the student’s desire and commitment to helping people, (2) the student’s latest transcripts and (3) a copy of the student’s official degree plan prepared by the College of Education and Social Sciences.
Once students are officially admitted into the Social Work Program, the BSW Program Director of the student’s advisor will complete a Change of Major/Advisor Form, changing the major code to 152.

Note:

*Exceptions to these criteria will be considered on an individual basis. A letter explaining the request must be submitted with the program application to be considered by the program committee.

Prerequisite for Advanced Work

Admission to the Social Work Program is a prerequisite for admission into

SOCW 4310

SOCW 4341

, and SOCW 4383, SOCW 4688 and SOCW 4698. See individual course descriptions for additional prerequisites.

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

The following Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence) are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

Social Work B.A. or B.S.