Majors receive the bachelor of social work degree, which is recognized as the entry level credential for social work practice. Graduates are prepared as generalists for careers in mental health, health care, the court system, substance abuse and spouse abuse programs, among others.
Student interested in this major should refer to the program’s admission and professional standards, retention policy and field instruction guidelines outlined on the Social Work department page.
Students must maintain a cumulative 2.50 grade point average in all course work applicable to the social work curricula, defined as all courses in the major and the required minor(s).
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Social Work department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm