A minor in public administration requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include PUA 302, 303, 305, and 402; the remaining 6 semester credit hours must be selected in consultation with the student's minor advisor from 300/400 level public administration courses.
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The principal objectives of the Social Work program are to prepare undergraduate students for generalist/entry-level professional social work practice in public and private sectors, and to prepare students for continued professional growth including graduate social work education. The curriculum utilizes class and field instruction to develop and strengthen the processes, values, skills, and knowledge essential for alleviating problems that impair the social functioning of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
The minimum criteria for enrollment in Social Work courses are consistent with University policies. Students are eligible for formal admission to the Social Work Program if they are currently enrolled in and in good standing at the University. When declaring social work as a major, the student must make formal application for admission into the program. Students are required to submit a formal application to the program accompanied by two pages of autobiographical information. The application and guidelines for the autobiographical sketch are available in the Division of Social Work. Applicants for admission are required to meet the following standards:
Have completed SOW 201 and SOW 310, or its equivalent with a grade of C or better;
Have earned a 2.5 cumulative grade point average or better; and
Have demonstrated competency in oral communication during an interview with Social Work faculty members.
Applications are reviewed by the Social Work Admissions Committee, and decisions are given to applicants in writing. Transfer students may be admitted under provisions of articulation agreements.
Applicants may be admitted provisionally with a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.5 in cases where the Committee concurs that there is demonstrated potential for academic success. However, minimum requirements for provisional admission 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.
Social Work 120 credits
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 | |
| Free Electives | 15 hours |
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
The University
107