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Description

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
The Social Work program prepares students with a strong foundation in human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, research methods and social work practice methods and skills. The program's objectives are to: 1) prepare students for beginning generalist professional social work practice; 2) prepare students in the promotion of social justice; 3) develop values and ethics, consistent with the philosophy and goals of the profession; 4) develop students' social work knowledge and skills to assure competent generalist practitioners with knowledge of systems theory and an emphasis on the "person in environment" perspective; 5) develop students' critical thinking ability and analytic skills; 6) develop the students understanding of the role of human diversity in a complex, multicultural world; and 7) develop an appreciation for continuous self-development. The preparation is based on a liberal arts foundation throughout the curriculum.

Accreditation
The undergraduate Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.


Admissions Requirements

Admission Criteria
Admission to the program is selective and based upon the following:

  • A written application submitted during the semester that SW 200 is completed
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at the time of application
  • Completion of the reading assessment test and completion of reading at the UAS 104 level and study skills at UAS 105, if needed
  • A personal interview with the program director or a designated faculty member
  • Completion of English 131

Review of the foregoing requirements will be made by the Social Work Admissions and Continuation Committee. The individual applying to the Social Work program will be notified of a decision after the review by the Admissions and Continuation Committee.

No required social work course grade below a "2.0" will be accepted. An overall GPA of 2.0 must be maintained.

Students must demonstrate ability in human relations and display professional values and attitudes consistent with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Continuance in the program is contingent on consistent performance in regard to the above issues. Decisions about admissions, discontinuance and repeating of course work will be handled on an individual basis by the Admissions and Continuation Committee. A grievance procedure is available in the Social Work Handbook. The program reserves the right to require volunteer experience of students.


Degree Requirements

Program
The program includes the following:

Field Internship
Field Internship occurs during the student's senior year in the program. Students are required to spend 16 hours per week for two semesters (minimum 400 hours) in a human service agency where they are supervised by a qualified social worker. An application for Field Internship is to be obtained from the coordinator of field instruction. Personal interests of the student will be considered but placement will be based on the availability of appropriate social work supervision and an agency's conformity with the Social Work program requirements.

Field Instruction Prerequisites (24 Credits):
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SW 200 Introduction to Social Work 3
SW 210 Social Welfare and Social Justice 3
SW 310 Social Welfare Policy 3
SW 320 Human Behavior in a Multicultural Environment 3
SW 325 Human Behavior in a Multicultural Environment II 3
SW 399 Social Work Practice I 3
PYC 100 Introductory Psychology 3
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
Service-based volunteer experience and a cumulative GPA 2.0.

Major Requirements (62 Credits)
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SW 200 Introduction to Social Work 3
SW 210 Social Welfare and Social Justice 3
SW 310 Social Welfare Policy 3
SW 320 Human Behavior in a Multicultural Environment I 3
SW 325 Human Behavior in a Multicultural Environment II 3
SW 370 Social Research Methods 3
SW 399 Social Work Practice I 3
SW 400 Social Work Practice II 3
SW 401 Social Work Practice III 3
SW 470 Field Instruction I 5
SW 471 Social Work Seminar I 2
SW 475 Field Instruction II 5
SW 476 Social Work Seminar II 2


Supportive Courses

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CST 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
CIS 100 Introduction to Computers 3
PYC 100 Introductory Psychology 3
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
BIO 108 The Science of Life 3
POL 100 Introduction to Political Science 3
PYC 342 Abnormal Psychology 3
Writing competency at the ENL 131 level, Reading competency at the UAS 104 level and Study Skills at UAS 105, Math competency at the MTH 101 level.

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ECN 100 Introduction to Economics 3
ECN 295 Microeconomic Principles 3


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ADS 100 Introduction to Addiction Studies 3
CJS 130 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3


One of the following: 3 Credits
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HUS 496 Fundamentals of Statistics 3
MTH 214 Statistics 3
STA 225 Statistics


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