2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Application Requirements Early application is advised. Students should check with the international field coordinator for the application deadline for their choice of country and desired semester. Students must have gained admission into the social work program or be on track for successful completion of all program admission requirements prior to the international experience. Applicants are required to have a GPA of at least 2.75 within their core social work courses. Three reference letters from the following individuals are required for acceptance for an international field experience: • Advisor or faculty member • Pastor • Friend Pre-Departure Requirements The student will meet with the international field coordinator once a week for four weeks for a briefing of each country’s culture, people, climate, and other pertinent topics. The student is to complete assigned readings and come prepared for discussion. Questions of concern or interest will also be discussed during the weekly sessions. The student must also fulfill all orientation obligations within the international programs department. Reentry Requirements It is recommended the student keep their return semester as light as possible. The student will meet with the international field coordinator once a week for two months during the return semester. The student will be required to read and discuss Re- Entry by Peter Jordan. The student must also fulfill all reentry obligations within the international programs department. Social Work Advisory Council The Social Work Advisory Council consists of social work professionals, agency administrators, clergy, and educators representing public, private, and church-related service agencies. Through semi-annual meetings, these experts advise the program and evaluate its plans for training skilled social work professionals with a commitment to core values and a biblical world and life view. Melissa D. Brown, Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio Robert Bruce, Choices, Inc. Anna Burr, Student Representative, Cedarville University Wendy Doolittle, McKinley Hall, Springfield, Ohio Joan Fleming, Kirkmont Church, Beavercreek, Ohio Nelson Henning,Advisory Council Chair, Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio Sharon Guenther, Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio George Huff, Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio Esther Lanham,Advisory Council Secretary, Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio Greg Meriweather,Wright State University Alisha Murray, Daybreak Inc. Dianne Smith-Foster, Dayton Veterans Administration Homeless Program, Dayton, Ohio Denise Summerville, Greene County Board of MRDD, Xenia, Ohio Barry Wideman, Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center Grace Winner Vance, Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 207 Department of Social Work Social Work