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Mission Statement

The Cedarville University Department of Social Work develops

competent servant leaders grounded in biblical truth to practice

generalist social work in diverse settings worldwide advancing

human and community well-being.

Department Objectives

Graduates of the Cedarville University Baccalaureate Social

Work Program will demonstrate a basic level of competency in the

profession of social work by

• Integrating faith and practice through a process of ethical

reasoning while respecting spiritual diversity.

• Evaluating multiple sources of knowledge and applying

strategies of ethical reasoning to integrate knowledge and

practice.

• Communicating effectively with diverse individuals, groups,

communities, organizations, and colleagues while being

mindful of the importance of difference in shaping life

experiences.

• Assuring continual professional development by practicing

reflection and self-correction and managing personal values

in a way that allows professional values to guide practice.

• Assessing client strengths and needs using a bio-psycho-

social-spiritual model and analyzing, formulating, and

advocating for policies that advance social well-being,

recognizing the extent to which a culture’s structures and

values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create or

enhance privilege and power.

Personal Requirements

A solid high school college preparatory program provides an

excellent background for students entering the social work major.

Department Requirements

To graduate with a degree from the Department of Social Work

students must earn a cumulative average of 2.5 or higher and

a “C-” or higher in all courses required by the major. In addition,

students must be admitted into the social work program.

Admission to the Social Work Program

Admission to the social work program occurs during the

sophomore year. Freshmen and sophomores interested in social

work should declare their intent to major in social work and meet

with an appropriate advisor to ensure that courses are taken in the

proper sequence.

Admission Requirements and Procedures

1. Complete at least 41.5 hours of the general education

requirements, including the necessary prerequisites.

(Submit a summary of prerequisites.)

2. Complete

SWK-1100 Total Immersion Experience

with a “C”

or higher by the junior year.

3. Complete

SWK-2330 Introduction to Social Work

with a “C”

or higher by the junior year.

4. Complete

SWK-2350 Field Survey

with a “C” or higher by

the junior year.

5. Complete

SWK-2900 Ethics in the Helping Professions

with

a “C” or higher by the junior year.

6. Complete and submit an Application for Admission to the

social work program director, including an autobiographical

statement detailing interest in social work.

7. Submit letters of recommendation from a pastor, an

employer or volunteer supervisor, and a teacher or adult

friend.

8. Be interviewed by a minimum of two social work faculty.

9. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher. Submit a copy of

current unofficial grade transcript from CedarInfo.

10. Complete and document 40 hours of post high school

social service volunteer experience (submit form).

11. Provide a background check for the State of Ohio and an

additional FBI background check for those who live out of

state.

12. Submit a social work program handbook sign-off sheet.

13. Submit a sign-off sheet attesting to having read the Code of

Ethics and agreeing to conform to the Code of Ethics.

The final decision as to whether all requirements are adequately

met for admission to and progression in the social work program

will be made by the social work program director.

Programs of Study

Cedarville’s social work program leads to a Bachelor of Science

(B.S.) degree in social work.

Cocurricular Opportunities

Social work has two professional organizations in which

students may participate. Students can also broaden their

understanding and knowledge through a variety of travel

opportunities, internships, and student organizations.

Epsilon Alpha Pi

Epsilon Alpha Pi is a professional organization for social work

majors that seeks to promote professional development, political

and social awareness, and community outreach.

Epsilon Omega

Epsilon Omega is a local chapter of Phi Alpha Honor Society,

the National Social Work Honor Society, committed to promoting a

high standard of education for social workers.

Technical Resources

A large number of computer software programs are available to

students, including:

• A variety of presentation programs

• Database programs

• Spreadsheet programs

• Statistical analysis programs

• Various search engines

• Web and HTML programs

• Word processing programs

The department prepares students for careers directly following

graduation. Through a variety of modalities (including field work

and class presentation by practitioners), students are able to

network with actual career representatives.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the department have attended some of the

nation’s outstanding graduate and professional schools. Careers

pursued by graduates include:

• Administrator

• Mental health social

• Adoption social worker

worker

• Children’s services social

• Missionary

worker

• Prison caseworker

• Community developer

• Probation officer

• Family violence prevention • School social worker

case worker

• Senior citizen center

• Government worker

outreach worker

• Medical social worker

• Youth pastor

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Department of Social Work

Mission Statement