include a grade of at least C in ENG 101 and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. It is expected that those who are admitted on a provisional basis will attain a 2.2 grade point average by the end of their first semester in the program.

Bachelor of Arts

Social Work 120 credits

Liberal Studies Requirements 45 hours

Core Courses 54 hours

SOW 201 SOW SOW 307 SOW 308 SOW 310 SOW 314

306

SOW 315 SOW SOW 322 SOW 422 SOW 423 SOW 424

321

SOW 425 SOW SOW 434

433

GNT elective (3 hours)

Support Courses 6 hours

SOC 203 or SOC 205 ECO 201

SOC 203 or SOC 205 ECO 201

Free Electives 15 hour

Dismissal Procedures

Students may be dismissed from the Social Work Program at any time based upon one or both of the following:

• Unsatisfactory academic progress;
• Disciplinary action by the Division against the student because of conduct that would indicate character weaknesses of such nature as to make the student unfit for the Social Work profession.

GERONTOLOGY

The field of gerontology combines studies in sociology, psychology, social work, education, medicine, biology, physiology, human sciences, health and physical education, and public administration. The minor in gerontology is approved by the Association of Gerontology in Higher Education.

Minor

Gerontology 21 credits

A minor in Gerontology requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include GNT 101, 102, 201, and 301; the remaining nine semester credit hours may be selected from GNT 400, 401, or 402.

Public Child Welfare Certification Program

The Public Child Welfare Certification program (PCWCP) has been implemented by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and eleven university social work programs in order to better serve the children and families in this state. The PCWCP is integrated into the curriculum for qualified students interested in the child protective services field and is designed to support the recruitment and retention of child welfare workers. These students are provided tuition assistance and a stipend each semester they are in the program. Eligibility:

• Be a full-time, social work major
• Have an earned cumulative GPA of 2.5 and 3.0 in social work courses
• Receive no less than a “B” in the required PCWCP courses and field practicum
• Have at least three semesters and not more than four semesters of undergraduate courses toward degree completion
• Have taken a social work practice course prior to taking the second of two PCWCP courses
• Possess a commitment to the work of public child welfare services Benefits:
• Paid tuition for up to four semesters
• A stipend worth $1300.00 per semester for books, living expenses, and program-related travel
• Qualification, upon completion of the Public Child Welfare Certification Program, for employment with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Protection, and Permanency Division. Obligations:

The student will be obligated, by legal contract, to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services to seek and accept a position of employment within two months of certification and remain employed with the Cabinet for two years.

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