Social Work, B.S.W

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Social work majors who have been accepted into the social work program may elect to pursue the Child Welfare Certificate .

Course Requirements for Major

Program Requirements: 49 credit hours

SWK 111 Introduction To Social Work And Social Welfare 3 credit hours
SWK 334 Social Work Practice I 3 credit hours
SWK 335 Social Work Practice II 4 credit hours
SWK 348 Human Behavior And The Social Environment I 3 credit hours
SWK 358 Human Behavior And The Social Environment II 3 credit hours
SWK 395 Junior Seminar 3 credit hours
SWK 440 Social Welfare Policy 3 credit hours
SWK 452 Social Work Practice with Families 3 credit hours
SWK 453 Social Work Practice with Groups 3 credit hours
SWK 455 Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations 3 credit hours
SWK 460 Macro Social Work Practice 3 credit hours
SWK 480 Social Work Practicum I 6 credit hours
SWK 481 Social Work Practicum II 6 credit hours
SWK 495 Senior Seminar 3 credit hours

Cognate Requirements: 12 credit hours

SOC 111 Introduction To Sociology 3 credit hours
or
SOC 113 Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours
SOC 244 Sociological Perspectives On Race And Ethnicity 3 credit hours
SOC 341 Research In The Social Sciences 3 credit hours
SOC 469 Social Justice In Local-Global Contexts 3 credit hours

Total for Major: 61 credit hours

Liberal Arts: 32 credit hours

General Electives: 27 credit hours

Total for Degree: 120 credit hours

Other Requirements

Recommended Associates or Minor Degree Programs: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, Child Development, Ethnic and Gender Studies. Recommended Certificates: Child Welfare and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)
Only social work students who have been admitted into the social work program may take social work courses SWK 395 , SWK 480 , SWK 481 , and SWK 495 .
Application to the Program: All students who want to major in social work must have completed SWK 111 and apply and be accepted into the social work program no later than the second session of their sophomore year and prior to registering for SWK 334 . Transfer students must apply and be accepted prior to registering for SWK 334 . See the Social Work Program Student Handbook for further information and the required forms.
Student Portfolio: All students must maintain a portfolio of their academic work which reflects their knowledge and application of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Core Competencies and Practice Behaviors. The portfolio will be reviewed and evaluated by faculty during the students’ senior year. See the Social Work Program Student Handbook for further information.
Grade Point Average: All students must maintain at least a cumulative 2.5 g.p.a. in the social work major and required cognates and an overall 2.0 g.p.a. to be in the social work program.
Practicum Education: Students are required to complete SWK 480 Social Work Practicum I and SWK 481 Social Work Practicum II sequentially in residence at the Adrian Campus. Transferred practicum education may be accepted due to extenuating circumstances. Students are required to complete 225 supervised hours each session for a total of 450 hours. Students are also required to purchase Student Liability Insurance and become members of the National Association of Social Workers. See the Social Work Program Student Handbook for further information.
Personal Safety Training: All students will be required to complete Personal Safety Training while enrolled in SWK 480 .
Prior Learning Credit and Transfer Credit: No social work academic credit will be awarded for prior learning experiences. No credits for required social work courses will be accepted from non-accredited social work programs, (with the possible exception of a social work program in candidacy for CSWE accreditation).
Grades: No grade below “C” will be allowed in any social work course and/or required cognates for the major. In such case, the course must be retaken and result in a grade of “C” or better. Courses required for the major may be repeated only once.
Legal Status of Candidates for the Social Work degree:
Candidates for the social work program need to be aware that conviction for a felony crime may be grounds for denial of entry into the social work program and for denial of a social work certificate or license. The social work program requires a criminal background check of all applicants to the program. See the Social Work Student Handbook for more information.