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Social Work
Human
Sciences and Services 253
(715) 836-4435
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Patricia
Christopherson, Chair
La Vonne Cornell-Swanson, Gloria Fennell, Leonard Gibbs,
Donald Mowry, Richard Ryberg, Nicholas Smiar, Steve Tallant.
To Social
Work Course Descriptions
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.
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.
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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 |
103 and 104 Principles
of Micro/Macroeconomics |
6 |
| |
or |
|
|
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,
Communicating Scientific Subjects to General Audiences, 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 foreign 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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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 in 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:
Adtn/SW 360 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
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 department 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 and must have a total GPA of 2.50 or
higher. This includes courses taken at UW-Eau Claire and courses
transferred from other colleges.
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 the end of
week two 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, 323, 335, 383, 405,
and 471 with a grade of C or above. This includes courses that are
transferred in as equivalent to any of these courses; (3) earned a minimum
GPA of 2.50 in Idis 100 and all courses with an SW prefix; (4) earned a
total GPA of 2.50; and (5) (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 (1) a GPA of 2.50 in Idis 100 and in all
courses with the SW prefix; (2) achieved completion of Idis 100 and all SW
prefix courses, including transfer courses, with a grade of C or above;
(3) demonstrated competencies suitable for the profession; and (4)
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 a total GPA of 3.50 or higher and a GPA of 3.50 or
higher in Social Work pre-fixed courses.
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