Advisement for the major is available from the School of Social Work
Social Work, B.A.S.W. Curriculum Guide (Suggested 4-Year Plan of Study)
The BASW Program prepares graduates for generalist practice through the use of both innovative and hands-on classroom study and practical field experience.Field experience, which is critical to education, is provided in social agencies to provide seniors with the “hands-on” application of knowledge necessary to develop entry-level skills.
Students majoring in social work must meet the following requirements:
Admission to Social Work Program
Students must apply for admission to the B.A.S.W. Program during their junior year. Prior to enrolling in upperlevel social work courses students must:
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Satisfactorily complete a minimum of 45 hours with an overall grade point average of 2.50 or better, including transfer credit. The 45 credits must include these courses with grades of C or better:
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Have a GPA of 2.70 in the academic major courses, including the three prerequisite SOWK courses listed above.
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Complete an application for formal admission to the social work program, which includes personal statements.
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Have an academic plan showing how the student can enter field instruction the following fall semester.
Pending Legal Action and Conviction Statement
Students pursuing their Bachelor of Social Work are potentially interested in pursuing licensure upon graduation. Applicants are advised that the Professional Standards Committee of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners may refuse to issue a license or certificate of registration to any person who has been convicted of any crime in this or any other state, and licensing entities in other states may adhere to similar standards. Prospective applicants who have been convicted of a crime should also be aware that some field placement agencies require a criminal background check.
Admission to Field Instruction
Students are expected to complete a two semester/term field instruction internship in the same social service agency. Prior to entering the field instruction, students must:
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Complete the written application for internship.
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Complete the minimum of 75 hours, including at least six hours of social work practice courses.
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Have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 overall, including transfer credits, and 2.70 in the academic major courses.
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Interns are responsible for their own transportation related to their field internship.
Life Experience Statement
No credit will be given for work or life experience.
Checklist
This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.
