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Bachelor of Social Work

The bachelor of social work degree offers a 126-semester-hour course of study, 48 hours of which are prescribed social work course work that is designed to prepare students for professional social work practice with diverse populations in a variety of settings. This includes work with individuals and couples (micro level); families and small groups (mezzo level); and agencies, institutions, community, and church organizations (macro level). There is an emphasis on generalist practice that values the uniqueness, dignity, and needs of all people. Generalist practice is oriented toward analyzing and addressing problems with micro, mezzo, and macro skills and perspectives.

The program courses are designed to include academic social work and field experience/practicum requirements within a liberal arts context. This enables the student to link social research with social work practice. The program prepares students to work in a variety of social work and social welfare settings, as well as to seek admission into graduate programs. Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of C- in all courses taken for the major.

Admission to Social Work Degree (BSW)

Students interested in pursuing a degree in social work should consult with a social work advisor as soon as possible. All students interested in social work as a degree must make formal application to the program. Each applicant shall:

1. Live in compliance with the university expectations and responsibilities (found in the Undergraduate Student Handbook).
2. Have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 prior to filing an application to the program.
3. Complete the following pre-entry courses with a GPA of at least 2.70 and a minimum of a C grade in each:
   PSYC 150 General Psychology (3)
   SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology (3)
   SWRK 180 Introduction to Social Welfare (3)
4. Complete the program application process (which includes completion of a written application, recommendations, and interview) on or before Jan. 30 of the student's sophomore year. Transfer students should see a social work advisor prior to registration.
5. Receive written acceptance into the program from the program admission committee.
6. File a Declaration of Major form with the university's registrar's office.

Special General Education Requirements

BIOL 100 Foundations of Biology (3)
PSYC 150 General Psychology (3)
SOCI 150 Principles of Sociology (3)

Recommended General Education Courses

ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
SOCI 310 Cultural Anthropology (3)

Major Requirements

SWRK 180 Introduction to Social Welfare (3)
SWRK 260 Social Theory (3)
SWRK 331 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3)
SWRK 332 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3)
SWRK 340 Statistical Procedures (3)
SWRK 390 Research Seminar (3)
SWRK 391 Social Work Practice I (3)
SWRK 392 Social Work Practice II (3)
SWRK 393 Social Work Practice III (3)
SWRK 461 Social Policy I (3)
SWRK 462 Social Policy II (3)
SWRK 475 Field Experience/Practicum I (3)
SWRK 476 Field Experience/Practicum II (3)
SWRK 477 Field Experience/Practicum III (3)
SWRK 490 Senior Seminar (3)

Students must choose 3 semester hours from the following courses:
PSYC 420 Abnormal Psychology (3)
SOCI 360 Crime and Deviance (3)
SOCI 380 Race, Ethnicity, and Class (3)
SOCI 410 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
SWRK 400 Child Welfare Services (3)
SWRK 450 Aging in Society (3)
SWRK 485 Selected Topics (1-3)

Students must choose one of the following courses:
PSCI 150 Introduction to Political Science (3)
PSCI 190 American Government (3)
PSCI 240 State and Local Government (3)