Admission Requirements

All potential social work majors must: 

1. successfully complete Social Work 239, with a “C” or better, as this  course is required  for entry to the major;
2. if possible, by the end of the sophomore year, earn a “C’ or better in Mathematics 136 or Psychology 233 (Statistics) and Biology 240 (Human Anatomy and Physiology.
3. have completed 45 credit points with a GPA of 2.00 or better;
4. submit a completed, formal application, provided by the department, following the completion of Social Work 239 or one month prior to completion (if course is taken during the second semester of the sophomore year);

5. submit two recommendations from faculty or staff persons and one from a mentor or volunteer supervisor or employer, on a form provided by the department; and,

6. complete a scheduled interview with the Social Work faculty (Admission Committee).

         Notes:     

   1. Transfer students, with junior status, who are interested in Social Work as a major, must provide course syllabi, college catalogs, and transcripts to the Department Head.
   2. Personal work experiences will not be accepted as waivers for any courses.

Conditions for Denial of Admission or Dismissal

The Admission Committee (made up of the Social Work faculty) strives to fairly assess each applicant who applies for enrollment in the Social Work Program.  The Committee also commits to making every effort to retain each student who has been successfully admitted. 

When repetitive, irreconcilable situations arise which indicate that a student is ill suited for the profession of social work, before or after admission, action is taken to provide advisement and counseling referrals. However, if the problems persist, denial of admission or dismissal shall be the outcome.  The Committee’s assessments will be based on observable and documented situations listed below. 

The student: 

1. displays intrusive, abusive outbursts in normal class discussions, e.g., excessively argumentative, offensively negates the ideas and opinions of others;
2. expresses disrespectful, unreasonable, personal criticisms of peers, as well as others from different populations;
3. has difficulty resolving personal conflict(s); and,
4. evidences a lack of attention in seeking treatment for his or her need for drug or alcohol addiction.