Social Work - Augusta State University

Social Work from Augusta State University is a Campus Bachelor Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) program prepares students for entry into professional social work practice and entry into graduate programs in social work . With a focus on diverse populations, students gain knowledge needed for responsible entry into professional social work practice including a foundational understanding of humans and cultural diversity, ethics, practice standards, values and skills. The program has been developed following the standards set by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), a nationwide accrediting body. As of 2005, the program is in the early stages of preparation for accreditation by CSWE. CSWE standards require that students apply for admission into the BSW program. Applicants for admission to the program will be considered by the BSW Program Admissions Committee, which is composed of social work and other social science faculty. Applicants for admission to the BSW program will be expected to meet the following requirements: * Must be accepted for admission to Augusta State University . * If already an ASU student, must have an ASU institutional GPA of at least 2.5. * If a transfer student, courses transferred for social work core (that is, courses within the Areas A -F) must meet Social Work GPA requirements of at least 2.5. * Satisfactory completion of Areas A-E of the core curriculum. * Satisfactory completion of SOWK 1101 (Grade of B or better) and SOWK 2202 (grade of S) or equivalent from another accredited college. * For admission to the program in the fall semester, the application must be submitted to the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work by midterm of the preceding spring semester; for admission in the spring, by midterm of the fall semester. Students may obtain the form the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. * Submission of one letter of reference from a professional social worker attesting to the student's suitability for the social work profession. * Submission of a statement of interest to the BSW Program Admissions Committee explaining his or her reasons for choosing a career in Social Work . Once admitted to the program, a grade of ?C? or above must be attained in each course to be counted toward the BSW major. View more details on Augusta State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.