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The baccalaureate degree with a major in social work prepares students for entry
into beginning, generalist, professional social work practice. Social workers
are employed in a variety of settings such as public and private welfare agencies,
mental health centers, health care settings, educational systems, correctional
institutions,
and business and industry. The BSW Program is accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education. A baccalaureate degree in social work
qualifies a person to apply for licensing in the state of Ohio.
The BSW prepares
graduates for a wide
range of roles in
the human services.
Persons interested
in learning more
about the social
work profession,
salary, and employment
opportunities may
contact the U.S.
Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook
Handbook or
the National
Association of Social
Workers.
A major in social work comprises a minimum of 60 semester hours of professional
foundation courses. In lieu of a minor, 27 semester hours of support courses
must also be completed. Majors must take:
SCWK: 1510, 2622, 2641, 2642, 2644, 3736, 3737, 3738, 3750, 3760, 4825 (12 s.h.),
4826, 4827, 4860 (Topic – “Health Issues for Social Workers”)
5820, 5822, 5823;
and one special populations course from the following:
3728, 3730, 3731 or 4860 (Topics other than “Health Issues for Social Workers”);
plus the following
support courses:
SOCIO 1500, COMM 1545; ANTHR 2602; POLIT 1560; PSYCH 1560; PHIL 2630, 2625; and
RELIG 2601.
Department
of Social Work
(330) 941-1598
(330) 941-3172 (fax) |
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