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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Social Work, B.S.W.
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(CIP = 44.0701) (SOK)
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
http://www.usf.edu/cbcs/social-work/programs/bsw-program/index.aspx
Certified Global Pathways Program
The University of South Florida offers a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree in the School of Social Work, College of Behavioral & Community Sciences. The B.S.W. has been developed in accordance with the guidelines of the Council on Social Work Education, the national accrediting body for social work education programs, and in accordance with the recommendations of the National Association of Social Workers. The B.S.W. program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is a limited access program. The primary objective of the B.S.W. program is the preparation of the graduate for beginning level professional practice as a social work generalist. The secondary objectives of the B.S.W. program are to:
- Provide for the social work human resources needs of the university service district (the central Florida west coast area), the State of Florida, and the Southeast Region;
- Prepare graduates for additional professional training at the graduate level in social work or in related human service professions;
- Provide an exposure to social work as a profession and to contemporary issues in the social welfare field.
In preparing the B.S.W. graduate for beginning professional practice, the curriculum provides students with an opportunity to develop a knowledge base and skill base as a “generalist” practitioner. Students will develop an understanding of various methods of intervention and skills in their application to a variety of client systems. For example, intervention methods may take the form of individual and group counseling, resource development, consultation, teaching, advocacy, etc. Client systems may be individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities. The student will develop an understanding of the dynamics of human behavior in individual, group and organizational contexts and the influences of the socio-cultural environment upon those behaviors. The student will learn about the development of social welfare systems and institutions and the social, economic, and political processes affecting policy development and program implementation. The student will develop an understanding of the utilization of basic social research skills particularly related to the processes of problem-solving, planning, and evaluation. The student will also become aware of the value base of the profession and engage in a self-examination process as it relates to the development and reflection of ethical and effective professional practice. The B.S.W. program places great emphasis on the development of a professionally responsible graduate in terms of one’s obligations to the client system served, the profession itself, the organization in which one works, and to the general public which ultimately provides any profession with legitimacy.
This program has been certified as a Global Pathway. Global Pathway programs have significant global content and align with the goals of USF’s Quality Enhancement Plan, the Global Citizens Project. Students in Global Pathway programs are well positioned to earn the Global Citizen Award and become eligible to apply for a study abroad scholarship offered by the Global Citizens Project.
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Limited Access
THIS MAJOR HAS ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AS LISTED IN THIS SECTION.
The Social Work Program is a limited access program that requires a separate application to the School of Social Work. Students are admitted to the undergraduate program only in the Fall and Spring terms.
State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites
Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.
If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted.
Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.
- BSC X005 or BSC X085 or BSC X010 or PCB X099
- ECO X000 or ECO X023 or ECO X013
- PSY X012
- SYG X000 or SYG X010
- POS X041
Required Supporting Courses for the Major (3 Credit Hours)
The following courses are prerequisite and supporting courses for this major. They are required for the major, but are not counted in the total hours for this major. The degree will not be awarded if these courses have not been taken by the end of the student’s final semester.
Major Core (41 Credit Hours)
A major in Social Work requires 41 credits in a lock-step (pre-set) schedule.
Students must take the following courses during their first semester admitted in the program (15 credit hours):
Once the above courses have been successfully completed, students must take the following courses during their 2nd semester in the program (14 credit hours):
Once all above courses have successfully been completed, students must take the following courses (12 credit hours):
One course in each of the following cognate areas:
Other Program Information
Complete a formal application to the BSW program during the semester of finishing all requirements for eligibility into the major, including the foundation class, SOW 3203 Introduction to Social Work. The School of Social Work admits all eligible, qualified applicants.
There is a maximum of 2 semester application reviews for admission to the BSW program.
SOW 3203 Introduction to Social Work is the only social work foundation course required for eligibility into the major. It is open to all students.
GPA Requirements
Admission to the University and a minimum USF/Overall GPA of 2.75.
Students must also maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 in core courses in the major while enrolled in the program and demonstrate behaviors that are congruent with professional standards and values as described previously in order to remain in the major.
Course Grade Requirement
SOW 3203 - Introduction to Social Work requires a minimum grade of “B” for eligibility into the major (a grade of “B-” is not acceptable). This course may be attempted a maximum of two times for eligibility into the major.
Grading Requirement
Completion of 15 semester hours of common course prerequisites with a minimum grade of “C” or better (2.0) in each course.
Students must successfully complete their BSW core courses by earning a “C” or better. A grade of “C-” is not acceptable as a passing grade.
If Introduction to Social Work is completed at another institution, the student must have earned a grade of “B” or better in that course. If the student does not meet this minimum grade, the course may be repeated one time at USF for eligibility. A syllabi must be provided by the student and reviewed in the School of Social Work prior to approval of any transfer of social work courses
Foreign Language Requirement
Students must meet the University’s FLENT (Foreign Language Entrance Requirement), which requires successful completion of two years of the same foreign language in high school. If foreign language is not completed in high school, successful completion of two semesters of the same college-level foreign language is required.
Research Opportunities
The diverse research interests of the faculty in the School of Social Work provide a wide array of opportunities for students to interface with evidence based research studies. Current research interests include treatment of childhood trauma; quality of care outcomes for vulnerable populations with particular emphasis on older adults with co-occurring mental and physical health disorders; health effects of intimate partner violence; implications of health care practices and interventions involving Latinos; reduction of health and mental health disparities for Haitians, and the development of psycho-social resources in community and long-term care settings.
Internship Opportunities
Hands-on, practical experience is integrated in the core curriculum through the 460 hours of field placement that students complete during their final semester in the program. The School of Social Work has partnerships for the field experiences with an abundance of agencies in the surrounding communities. Students have many choices for the populations and environments in which they would like to develop their skills and prepare for professional employment. Internship (field placement) areas include child welfare, substance abuse, medical social work, mental health, children and adolescent services, forensic mental health, domestic violence, veteran’s services, court/justice system, crisis center, elder care, hospice and homelessness.
Other Information
USF Bachelor of Science Social Work graduates may be eligible for admission into USF’s Master of Social Work Advanced Standing programs.
Students who obtain a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and a 3.25 GPA in the Social Work courses required for the major are eligible for membership in the National Social Work Honor Society, Phi-Alpha/Delta Sigma chapter at the University of South Florida. Phi Alpha is a national honor society for social work students who have attained excellence in scholarship. Its mission is to provide a network among students of social work and to promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Study abroad through the School of Social Work includes India and Spain opportunities during alternating summer semesters
Advising Information
Advising is available in office, by phone and email. We welcome students to contact our advisor to learn more about the social work profession and the BSW degree.
Amy Weisz, MSW, LCSW; 813-974-7292; aweisz@usf.edu; MHC 1405.
Social Work Faculty
Director: R. van Zyl; Director of Field Program: T. Simpson; MSW Program Chair: C. Simmons; MSW Program Chair for USF Sarasota-Manatee cohort: I. Carrion; Ph.D. Chair: S. Fogel; Professor: R. van Zyl, A. Salloum; Online MSW Program Chair: D. Brown; Online MSW Program Field Coordinator: M. Thompson; Associate Professors: I. Carrion, S. Fogel, G. Rahill, , N. Sook Park, M. Joshi; Assistant Professors: M. Lawental, J. Galea; Instructor II: L. Rogovin; Instructor I: C. Groeber, K. Littlewood, C. Simmons, M. Thompson, T. Simpson, D. Brown; Visiting Faculty: M. Mitchell, P. Willams; Professor Emeritis: M. Becker, W. Rowe, A. Strozier.
Plan of Study
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