Department of Social Work

Accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, 2003-2032

The Social Work core course requirements at the Junior and Senior levels lead to the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W) degree. The Social Work Program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The mission of the B.S.W. Program is to advance social, economic and environmental justice by preparing students for competent, empowering generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations from diverse populations. The curriculum is  comprised of a liberal arts foundation, combined with social work courses addressing the knowledge, skills, and values of the profession. Preparation  for a career as a generalist practitioner in Social Work includes a supervised field practicum. Students with interest in child welfare can complete an internship with the Department of Family and Children Services. 

The major in Social Work requires:

1. Completion of 123 semester hours with a cumulative grade point of at least 2.5
2. Completion of the following courses with a grade of B or better:

   Course List

   Code	Title	Semester Hours
   SOWK 2211	Social Policy I	3
   SOWK 3211	Social Policy II	3
   SOWK 3441	Social Work Practice I	3
   SOWK 3442	Social Work Practice II	3
   SOWK 3444	Research I	3
   SOWK 4306	Research II	3
   SOWK 4441	Social Work Practice III	3
   SOWK 4470	Generalist Field Seminar	3
   SOWK 4472	Generlist Field Experience	12

3. Completion of the following courses with a grade of C or better:

   Course List

   Code	Title	Semester Hours
   SOWK 2310	Self Awareness	3
   SOWK 3300	Foundational Values and Ethics	3
   SOWK 3381	Human Behavior and the Social Environment I	3
   SOWK 3382	Human Behavior and the Social Environment II	3
   SOWK 3443	Interviewing & Recording	3

4. Successful completion of the ACAT examination

 Title IV-E Program

Students who are admitted to the Social Work Program can apply for the Title IV-E Scholarship. The student must have a G.P.A. of 2.5. Two Social Work electives are required in conjunction with an internship with the Department of Family and Children Services. Interested student should contact the B.S.W. Program Director or the Title IV-E Coordinator.

The two required electives courses are:

Dual Majors

A Dual Major in Social Work is available for students interested in combining several areas of studies with the permission from the Chair of the particular area of study from which the student is pursuing a dual major. Students interested in a dual major must complete the required field practicum in Social Work. Completion of a dual major requires additional semester hours beyond the first degree. Once arrangements for a dual major have been approved by the Chair of the Department, the student must have their Social Work curriculum cleared with the BSW Program Director.