School of Social Work

REQUIREMENTS OF BSW PROGRAM

The Baccalaureate Social Work degree (BSW) is an academic as well as a professional degree; students entering the department are encouraged to enroll as majors at the sophomore level and pursue a course of study leading to a Bachelor of Social Work degree. An interview and transcript evaluation is done prior to entering the department.

Students majoring in social work must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours within the department, including SOWK 100, 211, 241, 311, 341, 342, 343, 350, 351, 352, 431, 432, 481, 482, six credit hours of social work electives, and two outside electives.

Grades earned in major courses lower than a C cannot be accepted for graduation. Grades earned in each English course must be no lower than a C. The grade point average for graduation must be a least 2.0 overall and 2.5 within the program. All students are required to actively participate in at least one (1) personal growth experience (Annual Spring Retreat), and at least six (6) seminars for majors which meet once during the fall and spring semesters.

Requirements for BSW Field Instruction

Application:

1. Students must apply for the field practicum during the spring semester prior to beginning the practicum experience.

2. Application forms are obtained from the School of Social Work’s office.

3.  Applicants must attach a resume and an official transcript reflecting that all pre-requisites have been met.  All applications must be reviewed and signed by the student’s faculty advisor and returned to the Director of Field.

Eligibility:

1. Students must have completed all required social work courses through the junior year.

2. Students must have earned an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in                   

Requirements:

1. Each student must attend a pre-practicum orientation, conducted by the Director of Field Instruction.

2. Selection of the practicum site will be made by the Director of Field Instruction.

3. Each student is expected to complete two (2) semesters in field practicum. A minimum of 225 clock hours,
approximately 16 hours per week, in the practicum setting is required each semester.

4. If the practicum experience is terminated for any reason during the semester, the student must agree to an
extended practicum period.

5. Students approved by the Director of Field Instruction for field practicum must enroll in SOWK 481G Field instruction I in the Spring and SOWK  482H Field Instruction II, in the spring and must also enroll concurrently in the SOWK 4810 or SOWK 4820, Field Seminar I, or II.