Advisement for the major is available from the School of Social Work
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.
The BASW online program option is currently available to transfer students who have completed approximately two years of undergraduate coursework prior to transferring to Salisbury University.
Note: Students in the BASW online program option must also complete Salisbury University’s general education program. Non-social work approved general education courses are not guaranteed to be offered online each semester.
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 upper-level 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
Persons who indicate on the application to the major that they have pending legal action or convictions will be asked to supply documentation on the nature of the offense(s) and the disposition. Individuals admitted to the program who are facing pending legal action or convictions may have restrictions placed on the area of study and field placements they may pursue. In addition, some field placement agencies require a criminal background check.
Applicants are also 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. Applicants may be denied admission, or if enrolled, terminated from the program if they have not been truthful or provided inaccurate information in the application.
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 Social Work Field Placement Application.
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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.
