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The Faculty
The Major
Course Offerings
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Source:
2001-2002 Catalog
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The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is designed to provide students
with the basic ethics, theories, and skills necessary for entry level
practice of generalist social work. The social work degree is built upon
a strong liberal arts education that includes the ability to read intelligently,
write effectively, listen sensitively, speak with clarity, think critically,
and demonstrate appreciation for the diversity of people and culture.
Careers in social work occur in a variety of settings, such as hospitals,
schools, mental health agencies, courts, nursing homes, crisis centers
and children and family service agencies. Career options include direct
practice with clients, administration, social planning and legislative
advocacy.
The BSW Program may be completed in four years, by full time students.
Two lower division courses, SW 100 Introduction to Social Work and Social
Welfare and SW 250 Generalist Social Work Perspectives, are recommended
for the freshmen or sophomore year. Foundation theory and skills courses
may then be completed in the sophomore and junior years.
The culmination of the BSW Program is the Field Practicum Placement. This
is a two semester sequence in which students develop their social work
practice skills in a community agency, under the direct supervision of
a licensed social worker.
Licensure Eligibility
All graduates of the BSW program are eligible to pursue licensure at the
baccalaureate level (LBSW) in the State of Kansas and in all other states
which require social work licensing or registration at the baccalaureate
level. This licensure is necessary for the practice of social work, and
satisfactory completion of an accredited social work program is necessary
for eligibility for the LBSW.
Program Accreditation
Washburn University's BSW program is fully accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education (CSWE).
BSW POLICIES
BSW Handbook
All social work major students will receive a copy of the BSW Handbook.
This Handbook includes detailed information regarding the BSW Program.
All policies regarding courses, scheduling, grading, and practicum determinations
are provided. Students are expected to carefully read the BSWHandbook
and to comply with all of its provisions.
Requirements for Admission to the BSW Program
Any student wishing to major in social work may apply for provisional
admission to the BSW program. Provisional admission requires a GPA. of
2.0 overall and approval by the BSW Program Director.
Final acceptance into the program, prior to entry into the field practicum,
requires a 2.5 GPA in the major and a 2.0 overall GPA, evidence adherence
to the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics, and approval
by the BSW Program Director and Department Chair.
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