2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Social Work, BSW


Banner Code:  HH-BSW-SOCW

Unit: Social Work 

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 2.50; completed or be registered in BIOL 103, ENGH 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, 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.

Degree Requirements


Students must fulfill all requirements for the bachelor’s degree including university general education  requirements.

General Education and Required Courses (53–54 credits)


Oral Communication:


Quantitative Reasoning:


Information Technology:


Literature:


Arts:


Natural Science:


Western Civilization:


Choose one of the following:

Global Understanding:


American Government:


Choose one of the following:

Statistics:


Choose one of the following:

Philosophy or Religion:


  • PHIL or RELI course: Credits: 3

Electives (22-23 credits)


  • Six credits must be in social work at the 400- or 500-level, not including courses listed above; SOCW 499 may be used to satisfy an additional 1 to 3 credits toward general electives.

Total: 120 credits


Notes:


SOCW 110 Global Perspectives on Human Rights is open to all students, but it does not count toward social work degree requirements.

The Social Work faculty evaluates student performance periodically and may require students to withdraw from the program when, in their judgment, performance is not satisfactory. The decision is based on the quality of academic and field performance, as well as on personal fitness for the profession of social work. Students have the right to appeal.

Class attendance is required in all Social Work courses.

SOCW 301 can only be taken in the fall semester and is a prerequisite to SOCW 359. SOCW 323, 351, and 357 are sequenced courses offered only during the fall semester. The second parts, SOCW 324, 352, and 358/359, are offered only during the spring semester and can only be taken on successful completion of the first parts (a grade of C or better). The sequencing requirement pertains only to social work majors. Graduation will be delayed if courses are not taken in proper sequence.