Barkdull, Bruno, Haga (BSSW Coordinator), Heitkamp (Chair), Kraft, Reeves, Schneweis, Quinn and Woehle
The Department of Social Work offers a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Master of Social Work degree. The mission of the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota is to prepare entry-level and advanced generalist Social Workers for the region to advance practice knowledge, values and skills consistent with the highest ideals of the profession by:
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Empowering vulnerable, oppressed, disadvantaged, and rural populations; |
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Maximizing opportunties for every individual to realize his or her highest potential; and |
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Promoting respect, awareness, and appreciation for culture and social justice at every level of society. |
The goals of the Bachelor of Science in Social Work program, first accredited by the Council on Social Work Education in 1974, are to prepare entry-level generalist social work practitioners and to prepare students for graduate social work education. Social Work courses were first offered at the University of North Dakota in 1905; the social work program was formally established in 1939. The Council on Social Work Education (2002) states, “The purposes of social work education are to prepare competent and effective professionals, to develop social work knowledge, and to provide leadership in the development of service delivery systems. Social work education is grounded in the profession’s history, purposes, and philosophy and is based on a body of knowledge, values, and skills. Social work education enables students to integrate the knowledge, values, and skills of the social work profession for competent practice.”
Students interested in declaring social work as a major meet with the coordinator of the BSSW program, who will work with the student to create a plan of study. Students are then assigned an adviser, who will work with the student throughout the rest of their career at UND.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Admission Requirements and Process
Criteria for Admission:
- Completion of SWK 255 and 257
- Overall GPA of 2.40
- Grade of B or higher in SWK 255 and 257
- Willingness to adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and the Code of Student Life.
- Completion of 45 semester hours of coursework at the end of the term in which the application is submitted.
- Students may apply during any term including fall, spring, or summer. Deadlines will be published each term on the Department of Social Work webpage. To apply for admission to the program, students complete the application, available on the Department’s website, in consultation with their advisor. The BSSW coordinator will notify the student of the decision.
The application process is competitive. All factors including grade point average, strength of written materials, and volunteer experience will be given consideration in decisions surrounding admission. The BSSW coordinator will notify the student of the decision regarding admission. Following admission, students are required to sign the following statements: 1) That they are aware they will need to pass the required BSSW comprehensive exam prior to graduation; and 2) That they will adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and the University of North Dakota Code of Student Life.
Provisional admission may be considered when a student: 1) requests such admission; 2) is making steady progress towards meeting the admissions criteria; 3) has a workable plan for success, including a timeline for achievement; and 4) has met with the advisor. The plan must be approved by the student, the advisor and the BSSW Coordinator.
Progression Through the Program and Graduation
Requirements
After admission to the social work program, a student must maintain an overall GPA of 2.40, a GPA of 2.40 in all social work courses, and a C or better in any social work course. Transfer credit for courses follows university and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requirements. All transfer social work courses must be from an accredited BSSW program.* No credit is given for life experience. Students must complete the required social work courses (39 credit hours). All University requirements must be met by all students, including those in the “fast track” in order to graduate from UND with a baccalaureate degree in Social Work.
Field Instruction. The field instruction placement in a human service organization is the capstone experience for BSSW students. The field experience integrates knowledge, values and skills from completed social work courses. Application dates will be published each term.
Students are required to pass the comprehensive exam given by the Department of Social Work prior to graduation.
*See articulation agreements for exceptions.
Licensing and Professional Organizations
All students are encouraged to participate in the Student Social Work Club. Students who qualify for Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, will be invited to join. Students are eligible for membership in the National Association of Social Workers. Graduates are eligible to apply for licensing at the bachelors level in states that require credentialing.
College of Education and Human Development
B.S. IN SOCIAL WORK
Required 125 credits (36 of which must
be numbered 300 or above, 60 of which must
be from a 4-year institution, and the last
30 credits at UND) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
GER listing). |
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The following curriculum. |
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A. Social Work (39 hours) |
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SWk 255 |
Social Work in a Modern Society |
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SWk 257 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
I |
(3) |
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SWk 317 |
Social Work Research |
(3) |
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SWk 357 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
II |
(3) |
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SWk 424 |
Generalist Social Work Practice with
Individuals |
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and Families |
(3) |
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SWk 434 |
Generalist Social Work Practice with
Task |
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and Treatment Groups |
(3) |
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SWk 442 |
Social Policy |
(3) |
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SWk 454 |
Generalist Social Work Practice with |
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Communities and Organizations |
(3) |
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SWk 481 |
Field Instruction I |
(5) |
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SWk 482 |
Field Instruction Seminar I |
(1) |
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SWk 483 |
Field Instruction II |
(5) |
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SWk 484 |
Field Instruction Seminar II |
(1) |
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Social Work elective |
(2) |
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B. Liberal Arts Requirements (43) |
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General Education Requirements |
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Psyc 111 |
Introduction to Psychology |
(3) |
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Soc 110 |
Introduction to Sociology |
(3) |
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Pols 115 |
American Government I |
(3) |
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Additional Social Sciences Courses |
(15) |
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Statistics |
(2-3) |
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Human biology content |
(2-3) |
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World Cultural Courses (cannot
double count) |
(6) |
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Courses used to fulfill the approved minor requirements may also be used to meet the above requirements whenever appropriate and applicable. |
FAST TRACK PROGRAM
The student without a bachelor’s degree in Social Work who wishes to enroll on a full-time basis can complete the “Fast Track Program.” The Fast Track Program allows a student to secure a BSSW in one year. A BSSW degree is required to enroll in the full-time MSW program. Satisfactory completion of a bachelor’s degree and prerequisites of statistics and human biology from an accredited institution are required for Fast Track Program entrance. If accepted into the Fast Track Program, the schedule to complete the undergraduate degree in one year is as follows:
Full-Time Fast track Schedule for BSSW (39 hours):
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SWk 255 |
Social Work in a Modern Society |
(4) |
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SWk 257 |
HBSE I |
(3) |
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SWk 317 |
Social Work Research |
(3) |
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SWk 424 |
Generalist Social Work: Individuals and Families |
(3) |
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Social Work Elective |
(2) |
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Total Credit Hours |
(15) |
| Spring |
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SWk 357 |
HBSE II |
(3) |
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SWk 434 |
Generalist Social Work Task & Treatment Groups |
(3) |
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SWk 442 |
Social Policy |
(3) |
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SWk 454 |
Generalist Social Work Communities & Organizations |
(3) |
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Total Credit Hours |
(12) |
| Summer |
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SWk 481 |
Field Instruction I |
(5) |
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SWk 482 |
Field Instruction Seminar I |
(1) |
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SWk 483 |
Field Instruction II |
(5) |
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SWk 484 |
Field Instruction Seminar II |
(1) |
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Total credit Hours |
(12) |
| Elective Social Work Courses: |
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SWk 311 |
Child Welfare |
(3) |
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SWk 312 |
Social Work and the Legal Process |
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SWk 313 |
Orientation to Gerontology |
(3) |
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SWk 315 |
Substance Use and Abuse |
(2) |
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SWk 397 |
Cooperative Education |
(1-6) |
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SWk 489 |
Seniors Honor Thesis |
(1-8, repeatable to 9) |
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MINORS
Students may also choose a minor outside the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Social Work. The student should consult with the respective College and Department for course requirements for their chosen minor.
GERONTOLOGY MINOR
The interdisciplinary minor in gerontology enhances professionals’ capacity to work with older persons. It requires five courses in four disciplines. Students select another 6 credits to earn 21 credits in coursework related to gerontology.
Required: |
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12 credit hours: |
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SWk 313 |
Orientation to Gerontology |
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Nurs 418 |
Physical Changes of Aging |
(3) |
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Psyc 355 |
Adulthood and Aging |
(3) |
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Soc 352 |
Aging |
(3) |
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9 hours from the following: |
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CSD 365 |
Aging and Communication Processes |
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Phil 215 |
Contemporary Moral Issues |
(3) |
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IS 121 |
Introduction to Indian Studies |
(3) |
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IT 300 |
Technology and Society |
(3) |
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Nutr 240 |
Fundamentals of Nutrition |
(3) |
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Psyc 331 |
Behavior Modification and Therapy |
(3) |
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Psyc 421 |
Individual and Group Differences |
(3) |
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Rels 345 |
Death and Dying |
(3) |
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RLS 360 |
Inclusion in Recreational Setting |
(3) |
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Soc 354 |
Medical Sociology |
(3) |
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SWk 257 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
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(3) |
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RHS 309 |
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
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(3) |
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RHS 310 |
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
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With current approval of the student adviser and the minor coordinator up to three credit hours of departmental tutorial readings, special topics and/or research studies may be included. |
CHEMICAL USE/ABUSE AWARENESS MINOR
Required: 20 credits including: |
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The following: |
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PPT 410* |
Drugs Subject to Abuse |
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Soc 355 |
Drugs and Society |
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SWk 315* |
Substance Use and Abuse |
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Thirteen from the following: |
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Coun 529** |
Dynamics of Addiction |
(2) |
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IS 345 |
Contemporary American Indian Issues. |
(3) |
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PPT 499 |
Readings
in Pharm & Toxicology |
(1-4) |
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Psyc 360* |
Introduction to Personality |
(3) |
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Psyc 270* |
Abnormal Psychology |
(3) |
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Soc 115 |
Social Problems |
(3) |
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Soc 335* |
The Family |
(3) |
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RHS 309 |
Medical & Psychosocial
Aspects of Disability I |
(3) |
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T&L
350* |
Development & Education
of the Adolescent |
(3) |
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Comm 301 |
Psychology of Communication |
(3) |
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Course
required for licensing in addiction
counseling. |
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Student
must be senior status or graduate
level to enroll in this course. |
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OTHER MINORS: dditional minors that the social work major should consider are Communication, Criminal Justice Studies, Indian Studies, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Sociology, or Spanish. |
Addiction Counselor Training Program
The Department of Social Work is designated as an Addiction Counselor Training Program by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners. Students who successfully complete the course of study, the clinical training requirements and the licensure examination are eligible for licensing as addiction counselors in the State of North Dakota.
Students are admitted to this training on two levels. The first level includes social work majors who also complete the minor in Chemical Use/Abuse Awareness (required courses for licensing in addiction counseling, or their equivalent) and the nine-month practicum in a certified addiction facility. Students must meet all requirements for a social work major in addition to the minor requirements and the addiction practicum requirement. This generally involves a five-year program of study.
The second level relates to graduate students in Counseling who must meet the required graduate program of study, the required addiction courses, and the nine-month practicum. For more complete details, please contact the Department of Social Work or the Department of Counseling.
Courses
255. Social Work in a Modern Society. 4 credits. An introduction to the social work profession including: the development of the profession, generalist practice, the problem solving process, the strengths perspective, social work values and ethics, levels of practice (individual, family, group, community and organization), and fields of practice; 40 hours of volunteer experience. F, S
257. Human Behavior in the Social Environment I. 3 credits. Prerequisites or corequisites: Psyc 111, Soc 110, course with human biology content. Social work theory and research. An emphasis on ecological/social systems theory as the conceptual framework. Bio-psycho-socio-cultural aspects of human development. F, S
311. Child Welfare. 3 credits. Child welfare, historical and current status of children, their families, and their environment. S
312. Social Work and the Legal Process. 2 credits. Introduction to the legal system’s interaction with the human service delivery system. F
313. Orientation to Gerontology. 3 credits. Introduction to gerontology including an overview of the field of gerontology, theories of aging, interdisciplinary teaming, demographics, and programs. F
315. Substance Use and Abuse. 2 credits. Introduction to the dynamics of drug addiction and related issues, with special emphasis on alcohol. S
317. Social Work Research. 3 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: SWk 255 for Social Work majors and RHS 250 for Rehabilitation and Human Service majors. Qualitative and quantitative methods of social work research and evaluation. F,S
357. Human Behavior in the Social Environment II. 3 credits. Prerequisites or corequisites: Soc 110. Social work theory and research, with ecological/social systems theory as the conceptual framework. Theories regarding development of groups, communities and organizations. F,S
397. Cooperative Education. 1-6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Individually supervised experiences in a human service agency. Integrates social work theory with practice. Contact the Cooperative Education Office. F, S, SS
424. Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW Program. Generalist practice with individuals and families within the context of an ecological systems perspective, using the problem solving process, and the strengths perspective. Evaluation of practice. F,S
434. Generalist Social Work Practice with Task and Treatment Groups. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW program. Prerequisite or corequisite: SWk 357. Generalist practice with task and treatment groups within the context of an ecological systems perspective using the problem solving process and the strengths perspective. Evaluaton of practice. F. S
442. Social Policy. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW program. Pre- or corequisites: SWk 317, SWk 357 and statistics. Knowledge of social welfare policy and basic skills required for policy analysis. S
454. Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSSW program. Prerequisite or corequisite: SWk 357. Generalist practice with organizations and communities within the context of an ecological systems perspective using the problem solving process and the strengths perspective. Evaluation of practice. S
481. Field Instruction I. 5 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to field program. Corequisite: SWk 482. S/U grading only. Also can be taken with SWk 483 for a one-semester block placement in an approved social welfare agency. Provides learning opportunities in generalist social work practice using the problem solving processes within the strengths and ecological systems perspectives. F,S,SS
482. Field Instruction Seminar I. 1 credit. Corequisite: SWk 481. Integrates classroom content with actual practice. F,S,SS
483. Field Instruction II. 5 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: SWk 481. Corequisite: SWk 484. S/U grading only. Provides learning opportunities in generalist social work practice using the problem-solving process within the strengths and ecological systems perspectives. F,S,SS
484. Field Instruction Seminar II. 1 credit. Corequisite: SWk 483. F,S,SS
489. Senior Honors Thesis. 1-8 credits, repeatable to 9. Supervised independent study and culminating in a thesis. F, S
493A (regular grading) 493B (S-U grading). Special Topics. 1-3 credits. Repeatable to a maximum 6 credits. Prerequisite: SWk 255 or consent of instructor. Individually or group supervised research or interdepartmental studies and seminars in social work related areas. F, S, SS
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