2009-2010 University Catalog
Social Work, BS
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Banner Code: HH-BS-SOCW
The undergraduate social work program prepares students for beginning generalist professional practice in social work at the baccalaureate level and has been granted full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. All students are expected to abide by the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers.
No academic credit toward field experience or course work is given based on previous work or life experience. Since the social work program does not offer all of the required courses during the evening hours, students should meet with their academic advisor to develop a plan to complete course work for the degree.
SOCW 323 has been approved as a university synthesis course and is open to all majors.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the social work program, a student must have completed at least 45 credits with a GPA of 2.30; completed or be registered in BIOL 103, ENGL 101, SOCI 101, and PSYC 100; earned at least a C in SOCW 200, 301, 323, 351, and 357; satisfactorily completed at least 60 hours in one semester in a service learning agency in conjunction with SOCW 301; and submitted an application for the social work major to the director of social work admissions. Students should file this application during the junior year. The student’s application for admission to the social work major is reviewed for action by social work faculty members. A personal interview may be required.
There is no admission to the social work program in the summer. Students who have not met all criteria for admission to the major (including completion of service learning requirements) by May 30 will not be considered for admission until the fall semester.
Immunization and Fees
All students who are enrolled in a course that requires a field placement (SOCW 301, 359, 453, and 456) must have an annual tuberculosis screening (PPD). In addition, students must complete the entire hepatitis B immunization series in accordance with current U.S. Public Health Service recommendations. The cost of immunizations is the responsibility of the student. The majority of agencies used for field placements require fingerprinting, a criminal background check (may be more extensive than the university requirement), and a child protective services check. Any cost related to these requirements is the responsibility of the student.
Writing Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in the 300 level or above. Students majoring in social work fulfill this requirement by successfully completing SOCW 471. |