College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 343 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. * Refer to General Requirements on Degree and General Edu catio n R eq u irem en ts Courses Required Prior to Formal Acceptance to the Social Work Program Behavioral and Social Science Prerequisites (9 credit hours) • ANTH 1000 SS/DV - Introduction to Anthropology (3) • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology (3) • SOC 1010 SS/DV - Introduction to Sociology (3) Human Development Prerequisite (3 credit hours) • ZOOL 1020 LS - 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 1010 SS - Introduction to Generalist Social Work (3) • SW 2100 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3) ZOOL 1020 should be taken prior to or concurrently with SW2100 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 Degree and General Education Requirements for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. See specific requirements for the BA and BS under the major course requirements. The following courses for the Social Work prerequisite requirements will also fulfill general education requirements: SW 1010 SS - Introduction to Generalist Social Work; ANTH 1000 SS/DV - Introduction to Anthropology; PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology; SOC 1010 SS/DV- Introduction to Sociology; and ZOOL 1020 LS - Human Biology. Major Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree Thefollowing should be taken after completing the previous prerequisites. Required Social Work Core Courses (38 credit hours) • SW 2200 DV - Issues in Diversity (3) • SW 3100 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (2) • SW 3200 - Child and Family Welfare (2) • SW 3500 - Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service (3) • SW 3600 - Social Statistics (3) (or equivalent) • (Prerequisite — Quantitative Litercy. Must be completed prior to SW4861) • SW 3700 - Social Work Research (3) (It is recommended to take a Statistics course [SW3600] prior to Research) • SW 3900 - Social Work Methods, Values, and Ethics (3) • SW 3910 - Social Work Practice I (3) (Make applicationfor Social Service Field Experience prior to completing SW3910) • SW 3920 - Social Work Practice II (3) • SW 3930 - Social Work Practice III (3) • SW 4500 - Interventions for Populations at Risk (3) • SW 4860 - Social Service Field Experience I (4) • SW 4861 - Social Service Field Experience II (4) • SW 4990 - Social Work Senior Seminar (2) Courses Required to fulfill the BS Thefollowing must be taken to qualify for a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Social Work • SW 3600 - Social Statistics (3) • SW 3700 - Social Work Research (3) • SW 4150 - DSM IV-TR (3) And select one of the following • HLTH 1020 LS - Science and Application of Human Nutrition (3) • HTHS 1110 LS - Biomedical Core (4) • ZOOL 1020 LS - Human Biology (3) Courses taken to meet BS requirements may also be applied to fill general education requirements, program prerequisites and required Social Work core courses. SW 4150 - DSM IV-TR may NOT be counted by BS candidates as credit toward the 18 credit hours approved as an alternative to a traditional minor. Additional science courses may be counted as electives or be applied to fill general education requirements. Electives (Optional) • SW 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) • SW 3800 - Writing in Social Work (3) • (optional for BS in Social Work) • SW 4140 - Perspectives on Drug Use and Substance Abuse (3) • SW 4150 - DSM IV-TR (3) (optional for BA in Social Work) • SW 4250 - Medical Social Work (3) • SW 4600 - Social Work in Special Settings (2-4) Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog