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, interdisciplinary 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 social work practitioners. Social Work Major %%bbbbbbbbbbbbb\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 specific programs that offer them. As an alternative to a minor, a Social Work Major may choose to complete 18 credits (generally the equivalent of six courses) from a set of approved elective enrichment courses listed on the next page. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses toward and included 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 Social 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 Soclwk 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 Program Director, at 801-626-6156, for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare a program of study. Satisfactory completion of the following is required prior to formal acceptance into the program: • WSU Writing Competency (Composition)* • WSU Quantitative Literacy* • WSU Computer Literacy* • Refer to page 39 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. 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) Anthro SS/DV1000 Intro to Anthropology (3) Psych SS1010 Introductory Psychology (3) Soclgy SS/DV 1010 Principles of Sociology (3) Human Development Prerequisite (3 credit hours) Zool LS 1020 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) SoclWk SS 1010 Intro to Generalist Social Work (3) SoclWk 2100 Human Behavior & Social Environment I (3) LSI 020 should be taken prior to or concurrently with SoclWk 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 and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 140). The Admissions and Retention Committee will consider all applications and make recommendations in one of the following areas: ♦ Full admission to the program ♦ Admission to the program with contingencies ♦ Denial of admission to the program General Education Refer to pages 36-41 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: SoclWk SS1010, Introduction to Social Work; Anthro SS/DV1000, Introduction to Anthropology; Psych SS1010, Introductory Psychology; Soclgy SSI010, Principles of Sociology; and Zool LSI020, Human Biology. Non-Program Course Required Geront SI3600 Social Statistics (3) or Soclgy SI3600 Social Statistics (3) or Psych SI3600 Statistics in Psychology (3) prerequisite - Quantitative Literacy - to be completed prior to SoclWk 4861 Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. The following should be taken after completing the above prerequisites. Courses Required (38 credit hours) SoclWk DV2200 Issues in Diversity (3) S o clWk 3100 Human Behavior i n the Social Environment II (2) SoclWk 3200 Child & Family Welfare (2) SoclWk 3500 Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development & Services (3) SoclWk SI3700 Social Work Research (3) (It is recommended to take a Statistics course [SI3600J prior to Research) WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2 0 04-2005 CATALOG