bachelor's program requirements
MAJOR PROGRAM IN SOCIAL WORK
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.
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FRESHMAN YEAR |
31 credits |
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Communication |
6 |
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Biology |
3 |
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Mathematics (Elementary Statistics) |
3 |
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Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
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Physical Education |
1 |
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Fine Arts History |
3 |
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Social Problems in US or Urban Community |
3 |
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Foreign Language |
3 |
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Intro to Psychology |
3 |
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Electives |
3 |
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SOPHMORE YEAR |
31 Credits |
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Economics |
3 |
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History of World Civilizations |
3 |
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Natural Sciences, Group B |
3 |
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American Political Foundations |
3 |
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Developmental Psychology |
3 |
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Health Dynamics |
1 |
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The Family |
3 |
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Personality |
3 |
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Into to Helping Professions |
3 |
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Minorities in US or Intergroup Relations |
3 |
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Electives |
3 |
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JUNIOR YEAR |
30 Credits |
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Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
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Social Welfare Institutions |
3 |
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Human Behavior & Social Environ. I, II |
6 |
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Methods of Intervention I, III |
6 |
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Micro Skills Practicum |
3 |
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Electives |
6 |
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Computer Science |
3 |
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SENIOR YEAR |
30 Credits |
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Philosophy |
3 |
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Literature |
3 |
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Methods of Intervention II |
3 |
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Field Practice: Seminar II, III |
12 |
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Social Welfare Institutions II |
3 |
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Social Work Research Methods |
3 |
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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:
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acceptance by the University
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submission of an application to the Social Work Department
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completion of a minimum 42 credits at the time of application
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completion of a minimum 57 credits at the end of the sophomore year, including MAT 107 and ENG 101
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completion of SWK 200 with a minimum grade of B
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overall GPA 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 B in SWK 200.
Continuation in the program is dependent upon satisfactory academic and professional performance. The minimum criteria for continuation includes a GPA of 2.5 overall, a GPA 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.
