Requirements for the major in social work, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program
Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work degree program is based on the following criteria: a minimum overall GPA of 2.80; completion of all program prerequisite courses (SOC 100, PSY 100, PS 100, BIO 104/111) with a grade of 2.0 or higher; completion of SOC/SW 210 with a grade of 3.0 or higher; experience in the human services field (employment or volunteer work including work completed for SW 210 ); two letters of reference (one from a supervisor in a human services agency); and a personal written statement from students.
To earn a major in social work, students must complete a pre-core of 28 credits and a minimum of 48 credits in the core social work curriculum. To remain in good academic standing while in the program, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the following major courses: SOC 202, SOC 203, SW 310, 311, 316, 318, 405, 406, 431, 433, as well as an overall GPA of 2.80.