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Show 392 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 Declare 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 38-44 4. 60-63 semester graduation hours (or equivalent) including the prerequisite courses listed below for the Behavioral and Social 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 & Social 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 Social Work office (Social Science 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 contingencies 3. Denial of admission to the program General Education Refer to pages 38-44 for either Bachelor 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/ DV1000, Introduction to Anthropology; PSY SSI010, Introductory Psychology; SOC SS1010, Principles of Sociology; and ZOOL LSI020, Human Biology. Non-Program Course Required SW SI3600 Social Statistics (3) or GERT SI3600 Social Statistics (3) or SOC SI3600 Social Statistics (3) or PSY SI3600 Statistics in Psychology (3) prerequisite - Quantitative Literacy - to be completed prior to SW Course Requirements for BS or BA The following should be taken after comj SW3100 SW 3200 SW 3500 SWSI3700 Courses Required (38 credit hours) SW DV2200 Issues in Diversity (3) Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (2) Child & Family Welfare (2) Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development & Services (3) Social Work Research (3) (ft is recommended to take a Statistics course [SI3600]prior toResearch) SW 3900 Social Work Methods, Values, & Ethics (3) SW 3910 Social Work Practice (3) make application for Sodal Service Fidd Experience prior to completing SW 3910 SW 3920 SW 3930 SW 4500 SW 4860 SW 4861 SW Social Work Practice II (3) Social Work Practice III (3) Interventions for Populations at Risk (3) Social Service Field Experience I (4) Social Service Field Experience II (4) (Must have completed both Research and Statistics) Social Work Senior Seminar (2) Electives (Optional) SW 2920 Short Courses (1-4) SW4150 DSM IV-TR (3) SW 4250 Medical Social Work (3) SW 4600 Social Work in Special Settings (3) SW 4800 Projects & Research (1-3) SW 4810 Experimental Courses (2-3) SW 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) SW 4920 Social Courses, Workshops, Institutes & Special Programs (1-4) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Courses Approved as an Alternative to a Traditional Minor As an alternative to a minor, a Social Work Major may choose to complete 18 credits (generally the equivalent of six courses) from the following list of elective enrichment courses. Other courses not on this list may be approved to meet this requirement at the discretion of a student's faculty advisor with the consent of the Social Work faculty. At least six of these credits must be taken in Social Work. No more than six credits may be taken within a single discipline. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor in selecting one of these options. Courses used to meet the minor alternative MUST be pre-approved by a faculty advisor. Social Work (6 credit hours) SW 2920 Short Courses (1-4) SW 2920 Neurolinguistic Programming 1(1.5) SW4150 DSM IV-TR (3) SW 4250 Medical Social Work (3) SW 4600 Social Work in Special Settings (2-4) SW 4800 Projects and Research (1-3) (consent of department chair required) SW 4810 Experimental Courses (2-3) SW 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) (consent of department chair required) Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog |