Bachelor of Social Work

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The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) provides students with diverse avenues for career
advancement. Upon completion, BSW students are ready to enter the workforce with generalist
knowledge, values, and skills to work with diverse populations across a range of settings.
Students will be prepared for roles such as engagement with clients, needs assessment,
outreach, service linkage, and ongoing monitoring in casework or similar positions.
For those who would like to advance further, the BSW degree provides an opportunity to apply
for an accelerated Master of Social Work degree through Advanced Standing. Only applicants
who have earned a 3.0 from an accredited BSW program are eligible for consideration.

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Non-Program Courses: 18 s.h.

PSY 01107 - Essentials of Psychology Credits: 3
STAT 02102 - Statistical Literacy Credits: 3
POSC 07220 - State and Local Government Credits: 3
or
POSC 07110 - American Government Credits: 3

Core Courses Required: 18 s.h.

SOC 08120 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SWK 01100 - Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3
SOC 08223 - Sociology of Social Welfare Credits: 3
SWK 01200 - Introduction to Human Behavior in the Social Environment Credits: 3
SWK 01205 - Advanced Human Behavior in the Social Environment Credits: 3
HSRV 01320 - Applied Ethics in Human Services Credits: 3

Practice and Advanced Level Courses Required: 30 s.h.

*Students who earn at least a B in the “Required Practice and Advanced level courses” may be able to count these courses towards Advanced Standing for the MSW at Rowan or another MSW program accredited by the Council for Social Work Education (CSWE).

** Benchmark I: To be placed in Practicum I in the fall of senior year, students must:

Apply for Field Placement by the deadline listed the previous spring (typically March 1).
Have at least a 2.0 GPA.
Earn a satisfactory evaluation from the instructor and supervisor for the field component in SWK 01.330 Social Work Policy and Practice.

***Benchmark II: To be placed in Practicum II senior year, students must:

Have satisfactory evaluation and passing grade from practicum placement I
Meet CSWE nine core competencies
Adhere to and uphold NASW Code of Ethics

SWK 01310 - Research Methods in Social Work Credits: 3
or
HSRV 08310 - Research Methods for Human Services Credits: 3
SWK 01315 - Disparity, Systemic Inequality and Social Justice Credits: 3
SWK 01325 - Introduction to Generalist Social Work Practice Credits: 3
SWK 01330 - Social Work Policy and Practice Credits: 3
SWK 01440 - Introduction to Mental Health & Assessment for Social Work Credits: 3
SWK 01445 - Advanced Social Work Practice Credits: 3
SWK 01451 - Senior Seminar I Credits: 3
SWK 01450 - Social Work Practicum I Credits: 3
SWK 01460 - Social Work Practicum II Credits: 3
SWK 01461 - Senior Seminar II Credits: 3

Social Work Electives: 12 s.h.

Choose any FOUR of the following courses. Additional relevant courses may count with the
approval of the program director.

SOC 08221 - Social Problems Credits: 3
SOC 08230 - Sociology Of Minority Groups Credits: 3
SOC 08320 - Urban Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 08326 - Socialization of the Child Through Adolescence - WI Credits: 3
SOC 08401 - Human Service Organizations Credits: 3
SOC 08403 - Sociology of Death, Dying, and Bereavement Credits: 3
SOC 08430 - Case Management Intervention in Sociological Practice Credits: 3
ANTH 02202 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 02215 - Medical Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 02322 - Sex and Sex Roles in a Cross Cultural Perspective Credits: 3
ANTH 02355 - Global Health in Anthropological Perspective Credits: 3
HSRV 01403 - Introduction to Child Abuse, Protection and Permanency Planning Credits: 3
PSY 09305 - Developmental Psychopathology Credits: 3
SOC 08220 - Sociology of the Family Credits: 3
SOC 08362 - Sociology of Disability Credits: 3
EDSU 28211 - Access, Success, and Equity in Education Credits: 3
EDSU 28212 - Education and Empowerment for Social Change Credits: 3

Free Electives: 33 s.h.

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120 s.h.

Students must receive a grade of C or better in all courses satisfying Major requirements.
Students must apply for SWK 01.450 Senior Social Work Practicum in spring of their junior year.
Students must complete 400 supervised hours at an approved social work field practicum and
pass SWK 01.450 Senior Social Work Practicum 1, SWK 01.451 Senior Seminar 1, SWK
01.460 Senior Social Work Practicum 2, and SWK 01.461 Senior Seminar 2.