1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog College of Health and Social Services - Social Work |
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1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog College of Health and Social Services - Social Work |
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Associate Professor Eileen M. Lally, department head
Professors Marlow, Sallee; Associate Professors Landon, Peralta, Ronnau, Sandau-Beckler; Assistant Professors Chandler, Chornesky, DeRoos, Hilbert, Lucero; College Associate Professor Vaughn
(505) 646-2143
DEGREE: Bachelor of Social Work
The B.S.W. degree allows a student to join an increasingly vital profession dedicated to helping people in personal and social situations. As a unique and challenging field, social work continually addresses the complexity of human behavior and the ever-present needs and potential of people. From rural communities to inner cities, social workers are at work in social service agencies, hospitals, schools, neighborhood organizations, probation offices, Y's and private agencies of every type--just about any where there are people. Social work roles are varied and flexible. Social workers practice in areas such as child abuse, community organization, direct services with individuals and families, mental health, group work, administration, planning and development of social programs. With each consumer group and in every agency setting, social workers help to correct the causes or alleviate the results of poverty, racism, poor health, mental illness or any condition that prohibits people from reaching their potential.
The B.S.W. program prepares students for a beginning professional level of generalist social work practice with an understanding and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the Southwest.
To be admitted as a B.S.W. candidate, students must formally apply for admission to the program. This is done early in the spring. Application packets are available from the department. The program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and all students have access to copies of the Curriculum Policy Statement.
General Education Requirements
Students must meet the university general education requirements before being accepted to the social work program.
General education requirements for the Department of Social Work follow those outlined by the university in this catalog. The following courses are required by the department: BIOL111G, SOC 101G, PSY 201G, SWK221. The second language requirement may be fulfilled by SPAN 111 and SPAN 112 or by meeting the other aspects of the "Second Language Requirement" section as presented in the "College of Arts and Sciences" section of this catalog.
Pre-entry electives highly recommended include courses in social work, sociology, history, Spanish, psychology, family life and child development, English, philosophy, anthropology, computer science, government, and economics. Consult the B.S.W. Program Director or adviser for recommended electives. Electives must be sufficient to bring total credits to 128, including 55 upper-division, for graduation.
Departmental Requirements
Preparation for entry level professional social work requires a thorough knowledge of theory and skills; therefore the high number (51) of required credits is mandated. The courses are also designed to be completed in two years by full-time students. For those students working full-time or with family obligations, the program may be completed in three (3) years. Following formal application to the program, courses are to be taken as follows:
Semester I--S WK 301, S WK 311, S WK 331G
Semester II--S WK 300, S WK 302, S WK 312, S WK 352
Semester III--S WK 313, S WK 367 S WK 401
Semester IV--S WK 400, S WK 402, S WK 420
NOTE: Students are requested to contact the department for advisement as early as possible during the freshman year.
Freshman Year (32 credits)
Fall Semester
| General education requirements | 13 |
| S WK 221, Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 |
Spring Semester
| General education requirements | 16 |
Sophomore Year (32 credits)
Fall Semester
| General education requirements | 10 |
| Electives | 6 |
Spring Semester
| General education requirements | 3 |
| Electives | 13 |
NOTE: Student makes formal application to department early in the spring semester, when the student nears completion of 60 credit hours. Student must be accepted into program in order to take junior or senior year courses.
Junior Year (33 credits)
Fall Semester
| S WK 301, Community Resources | 3 |
| S WK 311, Human Behavior and the Social Environment I | 3 |
| S WK 331G, Social Welfare Policy I: History | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
Spring Semester
| S WK 300, Social Work Practice I | 3 |
| S WK 302, Field Experience I | 6 |
| S WK 312, Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | 3 |
| S WK 352, Social Welfare Policy II: Legislation | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
Senior Year (33 credits)
Fall Semester
| S WK 313, Social Work Practice II | 3 |
| S WK 367, Social Work Research | 3 |
| S WK 401, Field Experience II | 6 |
| Electives | 3 |
Spring Semester
| S WK 400, Social Work Practice III | 3 |
| S WK 402, Field Experience III | 6 |
| S WK 420, Social Welfare Policy III: Administration | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
NOTE: A grade of C or better is required for all social work courses.