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Apply Here: Bachelor of Social Work Application

Transfer Admission Requirements

Requirements:

• No more than 60 transfer credits
• Minimum Overall GPA of 2.5
• B or better in all required social work or social work prerequisite courses (2.8 Major GPA)
• Completed transfer application

Completed Coursework Prior to Admission:

• SOC 08.120 Introduction to Sociology
• SWK 01.100 Introduction to Social Work
• SWK 01.200 Introduction to Human Behavior in the Social Environment
• SWK 01.205 Advanced Human Behavior in the Social Environment
• SOC 08.223 Sociology of Social Welfare or SWK 01.223 Macro Social Work and Social Welfare
• SWK 01.320 Applied Ethics in Social Work or HSRV 01.320 Applied Ethics in Human Services

Students may start the required 12 s.h of approved social work electives*, but are not required for admission

Course Sequence After Admission:

Third Year

Fall:

• SWK 01.315 Disparity, Systemic Inequity and Social Justice
• SWK 01.310 Research Methods in Social Work or HSRV 08.310Research Methods for Human Services

Spring:

• SWK 01.330 Social Work Policy and Practice
• SWK 01.440 Introduction to Mental Health and Assessment in Social Work

Fourth Year

Fall:

• SWK 01.325 Introduction to Generalist Social Work Practice
• SWK 01.450 Senior Social Work Practicum 1
• SWK 01.451 Senior Seminar 1

Spring:

• SWK 01.445 Advanced Social Work Practice
• SWK 01.460 Senior Social Work Practicum 2
• SWK 01.461 Senior Seminar 2

12 s.h. of Approved Electives* (any level) Elective courses may be transferred at program’s discretion

BSW Senior Year Admittance Requirements:

To be placed in Field Practicum I in the fall of senior year, students must:

• Apply for Field Placement by the deadline in SWK 01315 Disparity, Systemic Inequity, and Social Justice Fall of Junior Year
• Earn a satisfactory field practicum and professional readiness recommendation from their instructor in SWK 01315 Disparity, Systemic Inequity, and Social Justice Fall of Junior Year
• Have at least a 2.8 GPA
• Adhere to and uphold NASW Code of Ethics

Advanced Standing

Students who earn a 3.0 from an accredited BSW and/or at least a B in all BSW major coursework are eligible to apply for Advanced Standing for the MSW at Rowan. Advanced Standing allows students direct entry into the specialization year eliminating up to a full year of course work in the MSW.