Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.33 to be accepted into the Social Work program.
Note: A GPA of 2.33 is equivalent to a "C+".
Departments/Programs
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| SOCWK 1150 Introduction to Social Work | 3 hours |
| SOCWK 2200 Social Welfare Policy, Services, and Delivery Systems | 3 hours |
| SOCWK 2270 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I | 3 hours |
| SOCWK 2280 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | 3 hours |
| SOCWK 3080 Micro Practice | 3 hours |
| SOCWK 3090 Group Practice | 3 hours |
| SOCWK 3100 Macro Practice | 3 hours |
| SOCWK 4650 Research Informed Practice | 3 hours |
| SOCWK 4970 Field Practicum | 1-9 hours |
| Social Work Electives | 6 hours |
| Additional Required Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| SOC 1110 Introduction to Sociology | 4 hours |
|
SOC 1330/SOC 2330 Race Relations and Minority Groups SOC 2340 Latino Experiences in U.S. Society or ANTHR 2540 Native American Cultures |
3-4 hours |
| POLSC 1000 United States Government and Politics | 3 hours |
| PSYCH 1010FYW Introduction to Psychological Science | 4 hours |
| BIO 1010 Perspectives in Biological Science | 4 hours |
| Select from the following: | 3-4 hours |
| Senior Comprehensive | 3 hours |
|---|---|
| SOCWK 4970 Field Practicum | 1-9 hours |
The Bachelor of Arts degree in social work will need to complete a minimum of 15 hours of a modern foreign language (Spanish is highly recommended) in addition to the above listed courses.
Provisional admission to the social work program may be made by contacting the program director. Provisional admission requires completion of SOCWK 1150 Introduction to Social Work, a minimum grade point average of 2.33 overall, and completion of a provisional admission application.
Declaration of social work major and provisional admission to the program does not guarantee acceptance into Full Admission status. Only those accepted for Full Admission status may continue on in the program. Full Admission status requires a grade of “C+” or better in entry-level social work courses and completion of a Full Admission application and interview before the Social Work Executive Council. Full Admission interviews are conducted in November and April of each year.
A Pre-Field Placement Consultation is required before students may enroll in SOCWK 4970 Field Practicum. SOCWK 3080 Micro Practice and SOCWK 3090 Group Practice or SOCWK 3100 Macro Practice must be completed with grades of “B-” or better. Students must also have a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average. Finally, students must have completed a minimum of 60 approved volunteer/ shadowing hours prior to the consultation. The Consultation will take place with the Program and Field Directors.
All social practice courses (SOCWK 3090 Group Practice, SOCWK 3100 Macro Practice, SOCWK 3080 Micro Practice, SOCWK 4650 Research Informed Practice, SOCWK 4970 Field Practicum) must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better to successfully complete the program. All other 200-level social work courses must be completed with a grade of "C+" or better.
The social work program at Nebraska Wesleyan University complies with the standards of and is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (C.S.W.E.).
Council on Social Work Education
1725 Duke Street, Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
email: info@cswe.org
web site: www.cswe.org