341 and the discretion provided by the tradition of academic freedom contribute to the desired uniqueness of each program. The Sodal Work program at Weber State University is accredited at the baccalaureate levd by the Council on Sodal Work Education. Social Work is a self-regulating profession with sanction from public, private and voluntary auspices. Through all its roles and functions and multiple settings, social work is based on knowledge and guided by professional values and ethics. With its central focus on the trans adions between people and their environments, social work uses research and theory from social, behavioral, and biological sciences as well as from sodal work practice itself, developing a urn" que perspedive on the human condition. Sound curriculum designs give the educational program the integrated focus inherent in the profession's enduring philosophical base. This ensures historical continuity and provides a stable framework from which to assess and incorporate practice innovations, emerging knowledge, and interdisciplinary exchanges. This combination of curricular stability and flexibility is essential if the program is to respond effectively to changing sodal forces and provide leadership in the profession's ongoing quest for progressive social change. It is, therefore, essential that all professional social workers have in common knowledge, skills, and values that are generally transferable from one setting, population group, geographic area, or problem to another. The Social Work program is designed to: (1) prepare students for generalist entry-level social work practice; (2) prepare students for graduate social work education; (3) prepare students to take the Social Service Worker licensing examination; (4) provide a liberal, interdisdplinary learning experience to help students in their understanding of and adjustment to living in a democratic society; and (5) provide continuing educational opportunities for the baccalaureate and paraprofessional sodal work practitioners. Social Work Major bachelor degree (b.s. or b.a.) » Program Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the program (see Admissions Requirements described later in this section). » Minor: The Social Work Major requires either: (a) the completion of a minor; or (b) a minor alternative. Minor requirements are found in the University catalog under the spedfic programs that offer them. As an alternative to a minor, a Sodal Work Major may choose to complete 18 credits (generally the equivalent of six courses) from a set of approved dedive enrichment courses listed on the next page » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses toward and induded in this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In addition, an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 must be maintained. Also refer to the general grade requirements on page 36. Students not meeting the minimum grade requirements for an individual Sodal Work course may repeat that course one (1) time before being dropped from the Social Work program. In the rare event a student is unable to complete SW 4860 and 4861 in the field agency they are originally placed, at the discretion of the field placement advisor, the student may request a new placement one (1) time only. Students at any time failing to meet the overall GPA of 2.50 will be given a probationary semester to raise their GPA to the minimum standard. Failure to comply with this policy will result in being dropped from the Social Work program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - a minimum of 38 of these is required within the major not counting the prerequisite courses totaling 18 semester hours. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required for graduation from Weber State University (courses numbered 3000 and above) - a minimum of 35 of these upper division credit hours is required within the Social Work major, plus 3 additional credits in SI3600 - Social Statistics (which has Quantitative Literacy as a prerequisite), or equivalent. Advisement Students accepted into the program are assigned to a faculty advisor for academic and professional advising. The faculty advisor assists students with course scheduling, academic counseling, and professional self-assessment. Students are required to see their faculty advisor at least one time per semester prior to registration. Call the Social Work office number, 801-626-6157, or the Department Chair, at 801-626-6156, for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Dedare a program of study (see page 18). Satisfactory completion of the following is required prior to formal acceptance into the program: 1. WSU Writing Competency (Composition)* 2. WSU Quantitative Literacy* 3. WSU Computer Literacy* * Refer to General Requirements on pages 36-41 4. 60-63 semester graduation hours (or equivalent) including the prerequisite courses listed below for the Behavioral and Sodal Sciences, Human Development, and Social Work prerequisites. These courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and with a total GPA of 2.5 or better. 5. Students agree to abide by the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. Courses Required Prior to Formal Acceptance to the Social Work Program Behavioral and Social Science Prerequisites (9 credit hours) ANTH SS/DV1000 Introduction to Anthropology (3) PSY SSI010 Introductory Psychology (3) SOC SS/DV1010 Introduction to Sociology (3) Human Development Prerequisite (3 credit hours) ZOOL LSI020 Human Biology (3) Any transfer course in this area must contain only human biology content, courses with animal or plant content are not acceptable Social Work Prerequisites (6 credit hours) SW SS1010 Intro to Generalist Social Work (3) SW 2100 Human Behavior & Sodal Environment I (3) ZOOL LS1020 should be taken prior to or concurrently with SW 2100 Formal Admission to the Social Work Program Formal applications for admission to the program will be considered during the semester the student is in the process of completing all the prerequisites or anytime thereafter. Applications may be obtained at the Sodal Work office (Social and Behavioral Sdences Building, Room 140). The Admissions and Retention Committee will consider all applications and make recommendations in one of the following areas: 1. Full admission to the program 2. Admission to the program with contingendes 3. Denial of admission to the program General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachdor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses for the Social Work prerequisite requirements will also fulfill general education requirements: SW SS1010, Introduction to Social Work; ANTH SS/ Generai PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE 4rfs & Humanities COMM ENGL FL MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN SCM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social S Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GROG SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog