REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL ADMISSION TO THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
To apply for full admission to the Social Work Program, students must have completed prior to entering practicum the following:
1. General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
A. Oral Communication
Choose One: COMM A111, A235, A237, or A241...................................... 3 credits
B. Written Communications
ENGL A111, and choose one: ENGL A211, A212, A213, or A214.................. 6 credits
C. Quantitative Skills
Choose one: MATH A107, MATH A172, or STAT A252.............................. 3 credits
(PLEASE NOTE: STAT 252 is highly recommended for students wishing to pursue MSW)
D. Humanities
See catalog for complete list of options (Note: 6 credits required)............... 6 credits
E. Fine Arts
See catalog for complete list of options (Note: 3 credits required)............... 3 credits
F. Social Sciences
SOC A101 and PSY A150 (required for the BSW degree)............................. 6 credits
G. Natural Sciences
BIOL A102, A111, A1112, A115. A116 (required for the BSW degree).......... 3 credits
See catalog for second Natural Science requirement................................. 3 credits
Lab for either science selected............................................................. 1 credits
TOTAL............................................................................................ 34 credits
2. Major Requirements
A. Liberal Arts Foundation Courses:
Choose one: ANTH A200 or A202......................................................... 3 credits
Choose one: BA A151 or ECON A201 or ECON A202.............................. 3 credits
Choose one: ENGL A311, A313, A414................................................... 3 credits
Choose one: ENGL A120; PHIL A101, A201, A301, or A421..................... 3 credits
Total............................................................................................... 12 credits
B. Social Work Courses
Human Behavior and Social Enfironment
SWK A243 - cultural Diversity and Community Service Learning............... 3 credits
SWK A342 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment.......................... 3 credits
Social Welfare Policy and Services
SWK A106 - Introduction to Social Welfare........................................... 3 credits
SWK A206 - Introduction to Social Work.............................................. 3 credits
SWK A406 - Social Welfare: Policies and Issues................................... 3 credits
Research
SWK A424 - Social Work Research...................................................... 3 credits
Social Work Practice
SWK A330 - Social Work Practice I...................................................... 3 credits
SWK A331 - Social Work Practice II.................................................... 3 credits
SWK A430 - Social Work Practice III................................................... 3 credits
SWK A431 - Social Work Practice IV.................................................... 3 credits
SWK A481 - Case Management........................................................... 3 credits
Field Education
SWK A495A - Social Work Practicum I.................................................. 6 credits
SWK A495B - Social Work Practicum II................................................. 6 credits
Social Work Upper Division Electives............................................. 6 credits
Total............................................................................................... 51 credits
Students must submit the following to the School of Social Work by the last Friday in October prior to intended entry into field work:
1. The School of Social Work Application for Admission to the BSW degree and Practicum for fall enrollment.
2. Admissions statement.
3. Social Work faculty advisor’s approval to apply.
4. A Student Practicum Interest sheet.
5. A Change of Major form indicating change of status from Pre-Major to Full-Major.
The Admission Committee reserves the right to request additional information if necessary.
Students participate in an interview with faculty and community members to assess the student's readiness to enter the Social Work Program and participate in practicum.
The School of Social Work will notify applicants of their admission status by December 15th.
Admission to the Social Work program is based on 1) successful completion of the requirements listed above; 2) beginning competence in client-centered communication skills as demonstrated in SWK A330; and 3) professional judgment of social work faculty.
Many students do not have all required courses completed at the time of application. In this event, the student may be admitted to the BSW Program conditionally, and will be required to complete the courses with a grade of C or better prior to the Fall semester in which they plan to enter practicum.
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