1992-1993 Academic Catalog

180 Social Science and "story Social Work The social work major prepares students for future ministries in professional social work, professional church and church related specializations, and informal assistance. The wide range of opportunities within the social work field provides graduates with numerous ways of investing in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Social work graduates are qualified to take the exam administered by the counselor and Social Work Board of the State of Ohio. Upon passing the exam they are considered licensed social workers in the state of Ohio. Admission to the Social Work Program Admission to the social work major occurs during the winter quarter of the sophomore year. Freshman and sophomores interested in social work should declare their intent to major in social work and meet with an appropriate social work advisor to insure that courses are taken in the proper sequence. Admission Requirements To be admitted, students must meet the following criteria: 1. Complete at least 50 quarter hours of the General Education requirements. 2. Complete SWK-131 Introduction to Social Work with a "C" or better in the fall quarter of the sophomore year. . . . . 3. Complete and submit an application for adm1ss10n to the social work program. 4. Be interviewed by the social work faculty. 5. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5. The final decision as to whether all requirements are adequately met for admission to the social work program will be made by the social work faculty. The faculty also reserves the right to require the ~ithdrawal from the major of any student whose academic performance or mental or physical health make it inadvisable to continue in the program. Field Experience Students are responsible for transportation to and from the field experience agencies. Field experience placements will be within a 50-mile radius of the campus. . There will be a course fee of $30.00 for Social Work Practice I & II. Course Requirements Course requirements involve eighty-four quarter hours including: ECON-231 Macroeconomics ................. 4 (or ECON-232 Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4) POLS-262 American State & Local Govt. . . . . . . . 5 PYCH-160 General Psychology ............... 5 PYCH-260 Human Development: Lifespan ...... 4 PYCH-367 Group Dynamics ................. 5 SWK-131 Introduction to Social Work .......... 5 SWK-301 Human Behavior & Social Environ. I ... 4 SWK-302 Human Behavior & Social Environ. II .. 4 SWK-311 Social Welfare Policy I ............. 5 SWK-312 Social Welfare Policy II ............ 5 SWK-367 Research Methodology ............. 3 SWK-368 Data Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SWK-321 Social Work Practice I ............. 3 SWK-322 Social Work Practice II ............. 3 SWK-421 Social Work Practice III ............ 4 SWK-422 Social Work Practice IV ............ 4 SWK-341 Jr. Seminar & Field Experience I ...... 2 SWK-342 Jr. Seminar & Field Experience II ..... 2 SWK-451 Senior Seminar I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SWK-452 Senior Seminar II ................. 2 SWK-453 Senior Field Experience I ........... 5 SWK-454 Senior Field Experience II . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cynthia Sutter, director of the social work program, brings extensive social work experience, both nationally and internationally, to the classroom.