Bachelor's
Program
Todd Rofuth
DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
MAJOR PROGRAM IN SOCIAL WORK
Social work has been designated as a growth profession for the coming
century. The social work program prepares students for beginning
generalist practive and for gradate degree programs. Students are
eligible for membership in the National Association of Social Workers.
A course of study in social work includes 39 credits hour of specialized
theoretical knowledge with concurrent field practica courses in
the department, 41 credits of University Requirements, 24 credits
of social work cognates, and 15 credits of free electives for a
major or minor concentration in the fields of sociology-antropology,
psychology, economics, Spanish, and urban studies or other disciplines.
Freshman, sophomores, and transfer students must consult with their
social work adviser when registering for classes in order to ensure
that they fulfill prerequisite and recommended liberal arts courses.
| FRESHMAN
YEAR |
31
credits |
| Communication |
6 |
| Biology |
3 |
| Mathematics
(Elementary Statistics) |
3 |
| Cultural
Anthropology |
3 |
| Physical
Education |
1 |
| Fine
Arts History |
3 |
| Social
Problems in US or Urban Community |
3 |
| Foreign
Language |
3 |
| Intro
to Psychology |
3 |
| Electives |
3 |
| |
| SOPHMORE
YEAR |
31
Credits |
| Economics |
3 |
| History
of World Civilizations |
3 |
| Natural
Sciences, Group B |
3 |
| American
Political Foundations |
3 |
| Developmental
Psychology |
3 |
| Health
Dynamics |
1 |
| The
Family |
3 |
| Personality |
3 |
| Into
to Helping Professions |
3 |
| Minorities
in US or Intergroup Relations |
3 |
| Electives |
3 |
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| JUNIOR
YEAR |
30
Credits |
| Abnormal
Psychology |
3 |
| Social
Welfare Institutions |
3 |
| Human
Behavior & Social Environ. I, II |
6 |
| Methods
of Intervention I, III |
6 |
| Micro
Skills Practicum |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Computer
Science |
3 |
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| SENIOR
YEAR |
30
Credits |
| Philosophy |
3 |
| Literature |
3 |
| Methods
of Intervention II |
3 |
| Field
Practice: Seminar II, III |
12 |
| Social
Welfare Institutions II |
3 |
| Social
Work Research Methods |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
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Pre-advisement
is available to students currently enrolled in two-year institutions
who are interested in transferring to the bachelor’s degree
program in social work. These students should make an appointment
with the B.S.W. program coordinator.
Admission and Continuation in the Social Work Program
In order to be considered for provisional admission to the program
at the junior level, a student must meet the following requirements:
-
acceptance by the University
-
submission of an application to the Social Work Department
-
completion of a minimum 42 credits at the time of application
-
completion of a minimum 57 credits at the end of the sophomore
year, including MAT 107 and ENG 101
-
completion of SWK 200 with a minimum grade of C
-
overall QPR of 2.5
In
June, students accepted during the provisional phase will receive
a letter confirming their admission after they meet the minimum
criteria of 57 credits and a grade of C in SWK 200.
Continuation in the program is dependent upon satisfactory academic
and professional performance. The minimum criteria for continuation
includes a QPR of 2.5 overall, a QPR of 2.75 in social work courses,
satisfactory field education practica evaluations, and a minimum
of a C grade in €eld practice seminars.
If, in the professional judgment of the faculty, a student demonstrates
practices that are harmful to clients, unethical, or unprofessional
behavior, he or she will be placed on probation or requested to
withdraw from the program.
The Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social
Work Education.
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