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Social Work
Human
Sciences and Services 253
(715) 836-4435
http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
Gloria
Fennell, Chair
Patricia
Christopherson, LaVonne Cornell-Swanson, Leonard Gibbs, Ardyth Krause,
Donald Mowry, Richard Ryberg, Nicholas Smiar, Steven 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
460-051)
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
246, or Math 104 or higher, or competency to enter Math 111 or
demonstrated by the mathematics placement test |
4 |
| 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 |
|
|
or |
|
|
Math |
246 Elementary
Statistics |
0-3 |
| 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
/ |
AIS
142, 242, 346 |
|
| Engl
/ |
Wmns
290, 347 |
|
| Hist |
210, 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 |
353 |
|
|
Span/ |
LAS 352 |
|
| Wmns |
100,
280, 301, 480 |
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32-38 |
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 355, 356,
or Span/LAS 352). 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 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
CSD 410 Communication Changes and Disorders
of the Older Adult
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
SW 220 and 285; (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. Application materials must be submitted by 4:30p.m. on the Friday of
the second week of classes.
6. A completed application will contain: (1) Social Work Admissions
Application; (2) one copy of the most recent UW-Eau Claire degree audit;
(3) a completed criminal background check must be on file (no more than
two years old).
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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