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GOALS

The goals of the social work department are derived from the mission statement. The goals are that the
department of social work at BSU will prepare graduates who will:

1. Work effectively at the entry level with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.
2. Engage effectively in continued education, professional development, and lifelong learning.
3. Effectively communicate with diverse populations that reflect the global community.

The mission states, “…to prepare students for entry level generalist practice..” This reflects Goal 1. As
such, it is derived from the mission. The mission continues to state…”graduate school, continued
professional development, and lifelong learning.” This reflects Goal 2. As such, it is derived from the
mission. The mission states, “…to prepare students for entry level generalist practice with diverse
populations. This reflects Goal 3. As such, it is derived from the mission.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
The Social Work Program is a four-year program that offers both theoretical and practical learning
experiences designed to prepare graduates for entry-level professional social work practice. Using a
generalist’s approach, Social Work majors must be able to utilize a variety of modes of intervention in
the framework of a problem-solving practice model. The Social Work Program will enable the graduate
to move into one of several employment areas or to continue studies at a graduate school of social
work. A student pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work is not expected to take a minor.
The major consists of 46 hours in Social Work. The Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education. Social Work majors must obtain a minimum grade of “C” in all of their social work courses.
Grades below a “C" within the major are not accepted for credit toward graduation.

After completing ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, Composition and Literature I and II, students must take and
successfully pass the Bowie State University English Proficiency Examination. Transfer students who
completed their English composition requirements at another institution must take the Bowie State
University English Proficiency Examination during their First Semester of enrollment at the University.
The Social Work curriculum consists of the General Education and Institutional Requirement courses,
Social Work content courses, and courses from the related social science disciplines. The Social Work
content phase of the curriculum consists of those areas of core knowledge that form the foundation of
professional preparation. The program places great emphasis on its field instruction practicum courses
that provide students with the necessary opportunities to translate theory-based learning into practice.
Please refer to the Social Work Student Handbook for Admission Criteria. Exceptions to, or substitutions
for, the following major requirements are considered only through a formal process of
program/department recommendations. To receive a BS in Social Work, the student must complete 120
semester hours.

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