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Undergraduate
Program
Purpose
Social work is concerned with the interaction between people
and their environment. Social workers deal directly with people
to prevent or resolve problems which inhibit growth and development.
Social work practice includes work with individuals, families,
groups, organizations, and communities. The Undergraduate Program
in Social Work is structured to provide students with the opportunity
to develop a broad background in social and behavioral sciences.
Theoretical knowledge of human behavior, practice, policy, research
and a field practicum are integral components of the curriculum.
The development and modification of social policy, practice skills
in interviewing, research, and methods of intervention are required
social work courses that prepare students for social work generalist
practice. In addition to the required courses in the major, students
are expected to gain practical experience through a field practicum
in a social work agency during their senior year.
The BSW program prepares majors for professional entry-level
practice in social work, or for graduate studies. Professionally,
graduates can expect to enter careers in a wide variety of private
or public agencies and organizations. Employment opportunities
are available in halfway houses, child welfare services, services
to the aged, drug abuse centers, community development, group
homes serving adolescents and children, mental health centers,
probation and parole departments, departments of public welfare,
and hospitals.Program Goals The Undergraduate Program has identified
six goals which reflect the stated mission of the School of Social
Work and the University, and are consistent with the purpose,
values and ethics of the social work profession. The program
goals build on, and integrate a liberal arts foundation. The
goals also embrace the depth, breadth and specific knowledge
and skills that students are expected to synthesize and apply
in practice. The goals are as follows:
- To prepare
students for beginning generalist professional practice with
individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities;
- To prepare
students to develop a professional identity that will incorporate
the values and ethics of the social work profession;
- To prepare
students for practice with diverse groups;
- To prepare
students as beginning social work generalists who link social
research and social service practice;
- To prepare
students for lifelong learning and critical thinking through
an educational process combining a liberal arts foundation with
professional social work education; and
- To prepare
students for graduate education in social work.
Admission
Requirements
Admission to the Undergraduate Program in Social Work is a four-stage
process consisting of:
- admission
to the University;
- formal declaration
of an interest in social work and completion of an Undergraduate
Social Work application;
- successful
completion of the first two professional Social Work courses
with a grade of "C" or better; (CUSW 200 - Introduction
to Social Work and CUSW 202 Introduction to Professional Helping);
and
- completion
of an interview with one or more Social Work Program faculty
for admission to the Program
All transfer
students must contact faculty in the Social Work Program prior
to, or no later than, the registration period. The Undergraduate
Program in Social Work does not give credit for life experience
or previous work experience under any circumstances. All
graduating students from Clark Atlanta University must take field
instruction and field seminar.
Degree Requirements
The degree offered by the Undergraduate Program in Social Work
is the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). The Program requires the
following courses in addition to the University Core Requirements:
CSCJ250
CSCJ 215
CSCJ 218
CSCJ 337
CSCJ 338
CSCJ 387
CSCJ 388
CSCJ 389
CUSW 200
CUSW 202
CUSW 300
CUSW 360
CUSW 401
CUSW 402
CUSW 403
CUSW 404
CUSW 405
CUSW405S
CUSW 406
CUSW 406S |
Principles of
Economics*
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Statistics I
Statistics II
Scope and Methods of Research I
Sociological Theory
Scope and Methods of Research II
Introduction to Social Work
Introduction to Professional Helping
Social Welfare Policy and Services
Interpersonal Skills Laboratory
Human Behavior I
Human Behavior II
Practice Competencies I
Practice Competencies II
Field Instruction I
Field Seminar I
Field Instruction II
Field Seminar II
Social Work Required Elective (2)
Free Elective (1) |
*The Program requires that the above courses must be completed
with a grade of "C" or better with the exception of
CECO 250 Economics
Sample Plan of Study
The following outline illustrates ways in which courses can be
arranged for a degree in social work. This is a suggested study
plan, not a mandatory one.
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (123 hours)
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester: 16 hours
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CENG 106 |
English Composition
I (3) |
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CMAT 103 or 105 |
Algebra I or Pre-Calculus
I (3) |
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CBIO 101 or 111 |
Biological Science
or General Biology I (4) |
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CSOC 105 or CPSC
105 |
Culture and Society
or Politics and Global Issues (3) |
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CSTA 101 |
Fundamentals of
Speech (3) |
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CGED 101 |
First Year Seminar
I (3) |
Second Semester:
16 hours
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CENG 106 |
English Composition
II (3) |
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CMAT 104 or 106 |
Algebra II or
Pre-Calculus II (3) |
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CPHY 102 or BIO
112 |
Physical Science
(3) or General Biology II (4) |
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CPSY 211 |
General Psychology
(3) |
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CCIS 100 |
Info. Tech. and
Computer Applications (3) |
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CGED 101 |
First Year Seminar
II (3) |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester: 15 hours
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CUSW 200 |
Introduction to
Social Work (3) |
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CSCJ 215 |
Introduction to
Sociology (3) |
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CECO 250 |
Principles of
Economics (3) |
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CSCJ 337 |
Statistics I (3) |
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CHIS 201 |
U.S., Africa and
the World I (3) |
Second Semester:
16 hours
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CUSW 202 |
Introduction to
Professional Helping (3) |
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CPHI or CREL |
Philosophy/Religion
Requirement (3) |
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CHIS 202 |
U.S., Africa and
the World II (3) |
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CSCJ 338 |
Statistics II
(3) |
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CENG 201 or
202 |
World Literature
I or II (3) |
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CPED 101 or
102 |
Physical Education
Requirement (1) |
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester: 15 hours
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CUSW 300 |
Social Welfare
Policies and Services (3) |
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CSCJ 388 |
Sociological Theory
(3) |
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CSCJ 387 |
Scope and Methods
of Research I (3) |
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CHUM |
Humanities Requirement
(3) |
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Foreign Language
Requirement (3) |
Second Semester:
15 hours
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CUSW 360 |
Interpersonal
Skills Laboratory (3) |
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CSCJ 218 |
Contemporary Social
Problems (3) |
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CSCJ 389 |
Scope and Methods
of Research II (3) |
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Foreign Language
Requirement (3) |
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Social Work Elective
(3)** |
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester: 15 hours
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CUSW 401 |
Human Behavior
I (3) |
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CUSW 403 |
Practice Competencies
I (3) |
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CUSW 405 |
Field Instruction
I (6) |
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CUSW 405S |
Field Seminar
I (0) |
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Social Work Elective
(3)** |
Second Semester:
15 hours
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CUSW 402 |
Human Behavior
II (3) |
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CUSW 404 |
Practice Competencies
II (3) |
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CUSW 406 |
Field Instruction
II (6) |
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CUSW 406S |
Field Seminar
II (0) |
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Elective (3)** |
** Social Work
courses such as CUSW 350, 411, 412, 413, 415, and 416 are strongly
recommended. |
