Requirements

DEGREE:       BA                                       MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR A BA DEGREE IN

MAJOR:         SOWK                                 SOCIAL WORK

OPTION:                                                     Total credit hours required: 120.0 minimum

REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES FOR THE BA SOCIAL WORK MAJOR

A.    Policies for Admission to the Major

1)    The Office of Admission admits entering first-year, non-degree, and continuing education students to the social work major at the time of admission to the University.

2)    Students transferring in from other schools require significant collaboration with the School of Social Work prior to admission. The Social Work Chairperson or Coordinator approves all transferred required and elective Social Work courses. The Registrar accepts the recommendation of the Social Work Chairperson concerning Social Work course equivalents.

3)    Students may not receive academic credit for Social Work courses for life experience and previous work experience.

4)    Only courses from Council on Social Work Education accredited programs may be transferred in for 300 level or higher Social Work courses.

5)    Admission into the Social Work major from other departments is upon approval of the chairperson of the School of Social Work. Students are required to participate in a Social Work Major Information Session prior to declaring the major.

B.    Policies for Retention in the Major

1)    Students must meet University requirements for retention; that is, be in good standing with the University, as defined in the University Catalog.

2)    Students registering for SOWK 301: Social Work Practice I must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.00

3)    Students will be evaluated at several points during the SOWK program on their professional performance.  The Millersville University College of Education and Human Services Professionalism Policy serves to delineate the purpose, scope, and processes utilized if a student fails to adhere to the professionalism policies.  The process for the formal review of student professionalism concerns, termination to the program, and processes for appeal are found there.

4)    A grade of 'C' or above must be attained in all required Social Work courses. A passing grade must be attained in the Social Work electives and the Required Related courses.

5)    Each student must be determined to be “professional ready” prior to placement in SOWK 401 Professionalism Seminar & 402 Practicum. In addition to academic performance, the following domains are evaluated for professional readiness: Professional Behavior, Self-Awareness, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Cognitive Skills, Stress Management, Emotional & Mental Capacities, Professional Commitment, & Ethical Obligations.

C.    Policies for Completion of the Major

1)    Students must complete all University curricular requirements as described in the Millersville University Catalog, including a minimum GPA of 2.0.

2)    Students must complete all Social Work Curriculum requirements including Required Social Work courses, Social Work electives, Required Related Courses, and Advanced Level Writing Requirement (WRIT 312, 316 or 319) (formerly ENG 312, 316, or 319).
 

MAJOR SEQUENCE AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Major: BA SOCIAL WORK

Option:

Major Field Requirements: 54.0 credits

Other Requirements: 6.0 credits

 

When applicable, up to six of the REQUIRED RELATED courses may be credited toward the Liberal Arts Core subject to normal distribution rules.

 

 
 

REQUIRED SOCIAL WORK COURSES (48.0 credits)

Note: Only social work majors may register for Social Work Practice courses and Field Instruction

REQUIRED RELATED (6.0 credits)

 

SOWK

 

102

 

Mod Social Welfare Dilemmas (G3)

 

3.0

 

       

           

SOWK

201

Social Welfare Policy

3.0

       

           

SOWK

203

Human Behavior/Soc Env I

3.0

       

           

SOWK

301

SW Practice I

3.0

       

           

SOWK

302

SW Practice II

3.0

       

           

SOWK

303

SW Welfare & Law

3.0

       

PSYC

100

General Psychology

3.0

       

       

SOWK

322

Evidenced Based Literature for Social Work (W)

3.0

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOWK

323

Human Behavior/Soc Env II

3.0

       

SOCY

210

Sociology of Family

3.0

       

       

SOWK

350

Human Diversity (P/D)

3.0

       

 

 

----OR----

 

 

 

SOWK

401

Professionalism Seminar

3.0

       

SOCY

101

Intro to Sociology

3.0

       

       

SOWK

402

Practicum

9.0

       

 

 

----OR----

 

 

 

SOWK

403

SW Practice III

3.0

       

SOCY

211

Social Problems

3.0

       

       

SOWK

430

SW Research (W)

3.0

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOWK

431

SW Statistics (W)

3.0

                       General Electives (as necessary to get to 120 total)

 
 

 

 ***SOWK 401, 402 (same section) and 431 are corequisites. SOWK 301/322 and 302/430 are co-prerequisites.

Note: SOWK 301, 302, and 403 must be taken in sequence after prerequisites have been met.

 

SOCIAL WORK ELECTIVES (6.0 credits)

 

GERT 100 Introduction to Gerontology             3.0         ____

SOWK 304 SW Corrections, & … (G3)                 3.0

       

SOWK 305 SW & Child Welfare (G3)               3.0

       

SOWK 306 SW & Aging (G3)                           3.0

       

SOWK 307 SW & Healthcare (G3)                   3.0

       

SOWK 308 SW & Substance Use (G3)             3.0

       

SOWK 309 SW, Behavioral & Emotional Health3.0

       

SOWK 312 SW & Women; Strengths…(G3W) 3.0

       

SOWK 313 Family Violence (P)                        3.0

       

SOWK 314 Global Well-Being (P,D)                 3.0

       

SOWK 315 Grief, Bereavement, & Loss (D)      3.0

       

SOWK 316 Mediation (G3)                              3.0

       

SOWK 317 Perspectives on Poverty (P,D)        3.0

       

SOWK 475 Special Topics in Social Work         3.0