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Social Work
Human
Sciences and Services 253
(715) 836-4435
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Nicholas
Smiar, Chair
Patricia
Christopherson, La Vonne Cornell-Swanson, Gloria Fennell, Leonard Gibbs,
Donald Mowry, Richard Ryberg.
To Social
Work Course Descriptions
Honor
Societies and Student Organizations:
As members of
the university community, social work students have an opportunity to
participate in many student organizations, including the Association of
Student Social Workers. In addition to providing important chances for
identification and socialization with the profession of social work, ASSW
selects student representatives to participate actively in faculty
committees. Other professional organizations open to students are the
Council on Social Work Education, the National Association of Social
Workers, and the Wisconsin Social Service Association. The Eta Upsilon
Chapter of Phi Alpha, a National Social Work Honor Society, offers
recognition for scholarship to eligible upper-class members who maintain
resident and total GPAs above 3.20.
Through its
curriculum and program activities and consistent with the historic mission
of professional social work, the Department of Social Work seeks to
empower students to improve the quality of life for themselves and the
clients whom they will serve; to develop moral, passionate, and practical
leadership among its students; and to promote social and economic justice
in its programs and services, among its students, and in the urban and
rural communities of Western and Northwestern Wisconsin. The goals of the
Social Work Program are (1) to prepare entry-level generalist social
workers for practice, within the context of professional values and
ethics, in public and private social service agencies, especially in those
services which meet the needs of oppressed and at-risk individuals,
families, groups, organizations, and communities; (2) to prepare students
for and instill in them a commitment to continuing or graduate education
and lifelong learning; and (3) to prepare students for practice with
diverse populations and for effective participation in community affairs
in a diverse society through promotion of social and economic justice.
The
baccalaureate degree in social work (B.S.W.) is accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education. Graduates of the program are eligible for
certification as social workers in the State of Wisconsin, and many
schools of social work offer graduates advanced standing, which can
substantially decrease the number of credits required for the Master of
Social Work (M.S.W.) degree.
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MAJOR
COMPREHENSIVE
MAJOR: SOCIAL WORK, Liberal Arts (Code
460-050)
Seventy-eight
semester credits, including:
| I.
Core Courses in Social Work |
Credits |
| IDIS |
100
Introduction to Social Work |
3 |
| SW |
188
Volunteer Services |
1 |
|
220
Interpersonal Skills |
3 |
|
285
Social Welfare & Criminal Justice
in
the U.S. |
3 |
|
320
Generalist Social Work Practice
with Individuals |
3 |
|
323
Methods of Social Work Research |
3 |
|
335
Human Behavior and Social
Environment |
3 |
|
383
Social Welfare Policies and Programs |
3 |
|
405
Ethnic-Sensitive Social Work Practice |
3 |
|
471
Generalist Social Work Practice with
Groups/Families |
3 |
|
472
Generalist Social Work Practice with
Communities/Organizations |
3 |
|
481
Social Work Internship |
12 |
|
|
43 |
|
II.
Other Required Courses
(to be used in partial fulfillment of
General Education
requirements) |
|
| GE-IB—Analytical
Skills |
|
|
Math
104 or higher, or competency to enter Math 111 or higher as
demonstrated by the mathematics placement test |
4-0 |
| GE-II—Natural
Sciences: |
|
| Biol |
151
Biology of Humans |
4 |
| GE-III—Social
Sciences: |
|
| Econ |
201
Introduction to Political Economy |
3 |
| Pols |
110
American National Politics |
3 |
| Pols |
301
State and Local Politics |
3 |
| Psyc |
100
General Psychology |
3 |
| Psyc |
265
Statistical Methods in Psychology I |
3 |
| Psyc |
330
Human Development |
3 |
| Soc |
101
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| GE-IV—Humanities: |
|
| At
least six credits from the following: |
|
| AIS |
102 |
|
| ArtH
/ |
AIS
324, 335 |
|
| Engl |
148 |
|
| Engl
/ |
AIS
142, 242, 336, 346 |
|
| Engl
/ |
Wmns
290, 347 |
|
| Hist |
444 |
|
| Hist
/ |
AIS
240, 468, 482 |
|
| Hist
/ |
Wmns
394, 473, 474 |
|
| Hums |
110,
210 |
|
| Musi
/ |
Wmns
306 |
|
| Phil
/ |
Wmns
377 |
|
| Rels
/ |
AIS
330 |
|
| Rels
/ |
Wmns
353, 355 |
|
| Span |
351,
352, 353 |
|
| Wmns |
100,
280, 301, 480 |
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35-39 |
Engl 201,
Advanced College Writing, or Engl 305, Technical Writing, is required
for all students who receive a grade below B- in Engl 110 or its
equivalent, and is recommended for inclusion in General Education
Category I-A. Some social work positions require fluency in a language,
and students are encouraged to consider a minor in Spanish (a minimum of
24 semester credits beyond Span 102, or 16 credits beyond Span 202 or
210 including Span 301, 302, 325; and one civilization class, Span 351,
352, 355, or 356). Social work majors may substitute Span 353 for other
courses in civilization.
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Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Policy
No degree
credit may be earned under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option in any
Social Work Department course numbered 200 or higher which is required for
the major.
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SOCIAL
WORK CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
The Social
Work Program offers social work majors two certificates within the
program, the Social Work-Child Welfare Certificate and the Social
Work-Gerontology Certificate. These certificates require a
concentration of courses and learning experiences (e.g., workshops,
conferences) and a portfolio of academic products related to the
certificate, meeting the standards for the certificate as defined by the
University and the Department of Social Work. A notation of the
certificate will appear on the student’s official transcript. Only
social work majors who have completed the B.S.W. degree and have met
requirements for the certificate will be awarded the certificate.
Requirements:
1. An approved
learning contract, which incorporates a plan to meet all of the
requirements below, must be drawn up by the student and the academic
adviser and placed in the student’s file within the Department of Social
Work.
2. The student
must complete, at a grade level of B- or above, the required Social Work
course within the selected certificate program and three other electives
from the list of electives for the certificate program (see the
following).
3. The student
must attend at least one external workshop and one conference (two- or
three-day), in the area of the certificate, and provide documentation of
attendance.
4. The student’s
internship placement must be in the field of the certificate.
5. The student
must create and maintain a portfolio which documents the completion of the
basic requirements for the certificate outlined above, plus
a. at least
one research paper from one of the following courses, on the topic of the
certificate: SW 285, 323, 383, 472;
b. internship
documentation which verifies that the student’s internship is in the
area of the certificate program, including a copy of the research project
required in the internship;
c. copies of
documents related to the certificate, e.g., statutes, regulations, etc.,
indicating the student’s knowledge of policy and procedure;
d. evidence of
membership in a professional association in the area of the certificate.
6. Upon
completion of the B.S.W. degree and the requirements for the certificate,
the student must submit to the Department a verification of completion of
all items on the checklist, signed by the student’s academic adviser.
The Department will then notify the Registrar that the student has
completed all requirements.
Social Work – Child
Welfare Certificate
Courses:
Required:
SW 385 Child Welfare
Electives:
SW 395 Directed Study:
Child Welfare II
Psyc 331 Child
Psychology
Psyc 332 Adolescent
Psychology
Psyc 334 Psychology of
the Exceptional Child
Soc/Wmns 316 Sociology
of the Family
Soc 329 Juvenile
Delinquency
Soc 417 Comparative
Family Systems
Social Work – Gerontology
Courses:
Required:
SW 315 Aging and the
Aged
Electives:
SW 350 Death and
Bereavement
Biol 160 Biology of
Aging
Biol 196 Human
Nutrition
Cdis 410 Communication
Disorders of the Aged
Psyc 333 Psychology of
Adulthood and Aging
Soc 364 Social
Gerontology
Other
electives from list in the gerontology minor
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CAREGIVER
LAW
As of October
1, 1998, all individuals involved in experiential education courses for
credit in the Social Work Department must complete the background check
process and are responsible for the associated processing fees. Students
must complete these forms at registration or the beginning of the course
or show evidence of a recently completed (within one year) criminal
history report. This applies to the following courses: SW 188, 315, 395
(Building Bridges section), and 481.
Students are
also advised that past or future serious crimes that are substantially
related to the duties of the position may limit or inhibit the student
from securing service-learning opportunities, or internship placements, or
both. In addition, the student may become ineligible to receive
certification as a social worker in the State of Wisconsin.
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ADMISSION
TO THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
The Social
Work Program operates under a selective admissions policy. The policy is
based on the need to maintain a program of excellence in the classroom, to
assure availability of quality internship placements, and to ensure a
diverse student body. The Department of Social Work reserves the right to
admit a limited number of students each semester. Meeting the minimum
standards does not guarantee a student will be admitted to the major.
Social Work is
a professional discipline on the baccalaureate level, and, thus,
admissions and retention processes are implemented and strictly followed.
Students are evaluated on a regular basis. Students interested in earning
a Bachelor of Social Work Degree must first be admitted to the Social Work
major. Enrollment in selected upper division social work courses is
restricted to students who have been formally admitted to the major. This
formal application to the major is the first step in meeting requirements
for graduation with a B.S.W. degree. A second application process and
meeting additional eligibility requirements are necessary for admission to
internship (SW 481). Students with any concerns regarding eligibility are
urged to consult with their academic adviser. Students will be asked to
sign a statement that they have read and agreed to abide by the National
Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics. Students may
appeal a denial of admission to the major or internship by following
procedures outlined in the Social Work Student Handbook or the Social Work
Internship Manual, as applicable.
Application
Process and Procedures
1. Students
seeking admission are required to complete an application form available
from the Departmental Office and must have completed the following courses
prior to applying: Idis 100 and SW 188, 220, 285.
2. Students
must have earned: (1) a minimum GPA of 2.50 in Idis 100 and in both
courses with the SW prefix; (2) a minimum grade of C in Idis 100, SW 220,
and 285; and (3) an S in SW 188.
3. Students
must be in good academic standing in the semester in which they apply.
4. Any student
who withdraws from the social work major at UW-Eau Claire or who does not
take classes at UW-Eau Claire for two or more sequential semesters must
reapply for admission into the program.
5.
Applications must be submitted prior to week three of the semester
following completion of the four required courses listed above.
6. A completed
application will contain: (1) Social Work Admissions Application; (2) one
copy of the most recent UW-Eau Claire transcript.
7. Students
may repeat a grade below C in Idis 100 and/or SW 220 and/or SW 285
according to University guidelines. Repeat of course(s) must be completed
(not current) for any such courses before application for admission will
be processed.
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ADMISSION
TO SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIP
Applying for
Admission to the Internship:
Students planning to enroll in SW 481 in the summer, fall, or spring must
apply no later than February 1 of the year of internship for summer
and fall enrollment or February 1 of the year preceding internship
for spring enrollment. Applications for admission to Social Work
Internship are available in the department office after December 1.
Notification of internship orientation meetings will be posted in the
Social Work Department office and announced in Social Work classes.
Criteria
for admission into Internship: The Social Work Internship Committee
will determine eligibility for internships on the basis of the following
criteria. A student must have (1) obtained an adviser from the Department
of Social Work; (2) completed Idis 100; SW 188, 220, 285, 320, 335, 383,
405, and 471; (3) earned a minimum GPA of 2.50 in Idis 100 and all courses
with an SW prefix; and (4) (a) participated in the Internship Orientation
Sessions, prior to registration, which typically take place between March
15 and April 15 of the spring semester; (b) been accepted by a social
agency approved for field instruction by the Department of Social Work;
(c) provided for transportation; and (d) maintained a minimum 2.50 GPA in
Idis 100 and all courses with an SW prefix. SW 472 may be taken
concurrently with the first semester of Internship.
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GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
To graduate
with the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree, students must have
achieved (1) a GPA of 2.50 in Idis 100 and in all courses with the SW
prefix; (2) demonstrated competencies suitable for the profession; and (3)
completed all program requirements.
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APPEALS
A student
whose GPA in Social Work courses is less than 2.50 is ineligible to
register in SW 481 but may enroll in other Social Work classes while
attempting to improve the GPA. A student who does not meet requirements
for enrollment in SW 481 may appeal for permission to participate in the
Internship Orientation Sessions and/or placement in a social agency. This
appeal must be discussed with the student’s Social Work adviser prior to
submission to the Social Work Internship Committee.
Appeals of
denial of an application for admission to internship or for removal from
the internship must follow policies and procedures as published in the
most recent edition of the Social Work Student Handbook.
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DEPARTMENTAL
HONORS PROGRAM
Eligibility: Acceptance
into the program is limited to upper-class majors with resident and total
GPAs of 3.50 or higher, an average of 3.50 or higher in Social Work
courses, and the consent of the department.
Requirements:
Completion of at least six credits in a Seminar and/or Independent Study;
completion of an honors examination demonstrating superior performance in
Social Work research, Social Work methodology, and an area of the student’s
choice; and graduation with resident and total GPAs of 3.50 or higher and
resident and total GPAs of 3.50 or higher in Social Work.
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