Social Work, B.S.W.
Admission to the Social Work Major
The student who wishes to formally declare Social Work as a major should consult with the Undergraduate Program Director. Admission is competitive and limited. Decisions concerning admission are announced by January 1 and are effective with the beginning of the spring semester. Admission to the major is based upon the criteria listed below.
- Required courses
Satisfactory completion of the courses listed below with a grade of C or higher.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Introduction to Social Work And be enrolled or have completed Social Work Policy and Restorative Justice Human Behavior and Social Environment - GPA
A minimum university GPA of 2.50 - Credit hours
Completion of a minimum of 51 credit hours - Application packet
Completion and submission of the B.S.W. Application Packet by December 7 of the year in which the student is seeking admission
Requirements for Admission to Field Instruction
- Social Work major
Prior admission to the Social Work Major - Required courses
Completion of the courses below (or their equivalent) and completion of the department’s culture and diversity requirement.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Concepts of Biology or BIO 111Principles of Biology I or ATY 153The Human Species Families and Close Relationships American Politics General Psychology Introduction to Sociology Elementary Introduction to Probability and Statistics or SWK 350Introduction to Social Work Data Analysis - Credit hours
Completion of 84 credits with a 2.50 grade point average - Early field experience
Satisfactory completion of all early field experience requirements - SWK Courses
Satisfactory completion of the courses listed below with a minimum grade of C. No Social Work course may be taken more than twice.Course List Code Title Credit Hours Introduction to Social Work Social Work Policy and Restorative Justice Human Behavior and Social Environment Social Work, Diversity, and Vulnerable Populations Research in Social Work Practice Professional Practice With Individuals and Families Professional Practice With Groups - Application process
An application process and approval of the Director of Field Instruction
General Information
Admission to the university does not constitute acceptance to the department. Academic credit is not awarded for life or work experience. Community social work agencies cooperate with the Department of Social Work in providing field work experiences for the students. The number of students placed for field instruction is determined by the availability of these resources. At times, there may not be an approved site for student placement and there may be delay in meeting that part of the graduation requirements.
Students enrolled in the practice sequence are individually responsible for their own transportation to and from community agencies. Students are required to provide proof of liability and malpractice insurance. Malpractice insurance information is available in the departmental office.
Students who fail to enter senior year field instruction within two years of completion of all Bachelor of Social Work foundation courses* must reapply for admission to the social work program. The Director of the Bachelor of Social Work program in consultation with the student and faculty will decide what social work courses, if any, must be repeated prior to reapplying for admission to field instruction.
Students who enter field instruction and fail to successfully complete it must reapply for admission to field instruction within two years of completion of all Bachelor of Social Work foundation courses*. If more than two years elapse, the student must reapply for admission to the social work program. Students who have previously entered field instruction and have not successfully completed it may only reapply once for readmission.
Overall Requirements
- 120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level.
- A minimum university GPA of 2.50.
Degree Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Requirements | ||
| General Education Requirements - Minerva's Academic Curriculum (MAC) | ||
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Admission to Field Instruction | 22 | |
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Social Work Policy and Restorative Justice | ||
| Human Behavior and Social Environment | ||
| Social Work, Diversity, and Vulnerable Populations | ||
| Research in Social Work Practice | ||
| Professional Practice With Individuals and Families | ||
| Professional Practice With Groups | ||
| Practice Sequence | 24 | |
| Social Work Methods With Individuals and Families | ||
| Social Work Methods With Communities and Organizations | ||
| Field Instruction I | ||
| Field Instruction II | ||
| Field Instruction Seminar I | ||
| Field Instruction Seminar II | ||
Select 6 remaining credits in SWK at the 400 level | ||
| Related Area Requirements | 18 | |
| Major Concepts of Biology | ||
or BIO 111 | Principles of Biology I | |
or ATY 153 | The Human Species | |
| Families and Close Relationships | ||
| American Politics | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Elementary Introduction to Probability and Statistics * | ||
or SWK 350 | Introduction to Social Work Data Analysis | |
| Culture and Diversity Requirement | 6 | |
Select 6 credits of the following: ** | ||
| Introduction to African American Studies | ||
| Blacks in American Society: Social, Economic, and Political Perspectives | ||
| Modern Cultural Diversity | ||
| Engaging Culture | ||
| Cultures of Native North America | ||
| Women in Literature | ||
| Early African American Writers | ||
| African American Writers after the 1920s | ||
| Issues Affecting Women and Families | ||
| Gender and Health | ||
| Income, Social Status, and Health | ||
| Immigrant and Refugee Health | ||
| Race and Slavery | ||
| Race and Segregation | ||
| U.S. Women's History to 1865 | ||
| U.S. Women's History Since 1865 | ||
| Conflict and Culture | ||
| Global Peacebuilding | ||
| Women and the Law | ||
| Introduction to Asian Religion | ||
| Judaism | ||
| Buddhism | ||
| Hinduism | ||
| Islam | ||
| Introduction to African American Religions | ||
| Religion in America | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
or ASL 101 | Elementary American Sign Language I | |
| American Sign Language II | ||
or ASL 102 | Elementary American Sign Language II | |
| People with Disabilities in American Society | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Sociological Perspectives on Gender | ||
| An Introduction to Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQI Studies | ||
| Gender and Violence | ||
| Postcolonial and Transnational Feminisms | ||
- *
Social work majors who take the SWK course instead of STA course will need to also take a general math course to meet the MAC requirement. MAT 112 is recommended.
- **
All students must establish elementary competence in culture and human diversity. To do so, a student may establish foreign language proficiency (through 102) at the elementary level (0-6 credits) or complete 6 credits in course work chosen from the courses listed.
Optional Concentration
Any of the optional concentrations as detailed following the major requirements may be added, but a concentration is not required.
- Addiction Studies
- Social Work with Special Subject-Area Licensure in School Social Work
Electives
Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for the degree.
Addiction Studies Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 16 | |
| Field Instruction I * | ||
| Field Instruction II * | ||
| Substance Use and Social Work Practice | ||
Select 1 course from the following: | ||
| Drugs and Society | ||
or HEA 331 | Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs | |
- *
Must be completed in an addictions setting.
Social Work with Special Subject-Area Licensure in School Social Work Concentration Requirements
Students intending to become licensed for school social work by the Department of Public Instruction need to complete the licensure program which has been developed with the School of Education (see School of Education Licensure Programs).
In addition to completing the requirements for the social work major, the student must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and successfully complete the courses listed below.
Field Instruction courses must be taken in a school social work setting.
Licensure for school social work is granted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Students interested in School Social Work Licensure should contact the advisor for School Social Work Licensure in the Department of Social Work.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | 6 | |
ELC 381 | ||
| School Social Work | ||
| Field Instruction | 10 | |
| Field Instruction I | ||
| Field Instruction II | ||
Disciplinary Honors in Social Work
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 credit hours as defined below.
- UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 3 | |
| Senior Honors Project | ||
| 6 credits of Honors course work in the major | 6 | |
| 3 credits of Honors course work in the major or another area | 3 | |
Recognition
Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Social Work; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.
Honors Advisor
Contact Daniel Rhodes at dtrhodes@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Social Work. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions