Course variations

Course summary

This program prepares students for professional practice with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. It is committed to the empowerment of poor, vulnerable and underserved populations.

Program modules

Introduction to Sociology (SOC 105), Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101 or PSY 102), Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 135), SWRK 120: Introduction to Social Work Services and Professional Roles - 3 hours, SWRK 200: Human Diversity and Social Justice - 3 hours, SWRK 222: Social Welfare Policies and Services - 3 hours, SWRK 251: Self Assessment and Development for Social Work - 1 hour, SWRK 315: Theoretical Bases for Social Work Practice - 3 hours, SWRK 317: Social Work Practice 1 (lecture) - 3 hours, SWRK 318: Social Work Practice 1 (lab) - 1 hour, SWRK 319: Writing for Agency Practice - 3 hours (W), SWRK 330: Social Work Evaluation and Research: Qualitative and Statistical Methods - 4 credit hours, SWRK 350: Generalist Social Work Practice: Organizations and Communities - 3 hours (LBC), SWRK 405: Analysis and Change in Social Welfare Policies - 3 hours, SWRK 408: Generalist Social Work Practice: Individuals and Families - 3 hours, SWRK 409: Generalist Social Work Practice: Groups - 3 hours, SOCIAL WORK ELECTIVE - 3 hours, SWRK 450: Practice with Women - 3 hours, SWRK 451: Practice Issues with People of Color - 3 hours.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have completion of SWRK 120, Introduction to Social Work Services and Professional Roles (at EMU or transferred in as an equivalent); SWRK 200, Human Diversity and Social Justice; SWRK 222, Social Welfare Policies and Services; and SWRK 251, Self Assessment and Development for Social Work with grades of C or higher in each class. SWRK 120 should be the first pre major course taken (or among the first courses), and SWRK 251 should be the last (or among the last courses) taken, completion of forty (40) hours of post high school volunteer or work experience at an agency or organization involved in providing human services, written documentation by a person able to accurately attest to the fulfillment of these hours is required (Students who have completed human service-related internships in previous programs may request the waiving of this requirement), completion of a reflective essay on their interest in the social work profession. This will be completed as an assignment in SWRK 251: Self Assessment and Development for Social Work and forwarded to the BSW Admissions Committee. They should have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher at the point of entry into the BSW Program.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Eastern Michigan University

Department name

College of Health and Human Services, School of Social Work