Undergraduate Program (BSSW)
Applications & Forms
Students may apply in any term. The deadline for fall is March 15th, for spring is October 15th and for summer is June 15th. To apply for admission to the program, students complete the application, available on the Department’s web site, in consultation with their advisor. The BSSW Director will notify the student of the decision.
Provisional admission may be considered when a student requests such admission, the student is making steady progress towards meeting the admissions criteria, and a workable plan for success including a timeline for achievement is completed in conjunction with the advisor. The plan must be approved by the student, the advisor, and the BSSW Director.
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Program Description
Students interested in declaring social work as a major meet initially with the Director of the BSSW Program, who will work with the student to create a plan of study. Students are then assigned an advisor, who will work with the student throughout the remainder of their career at UND.
For more information, please contact Thomasine Heitkamp, Chair & BSSW Director by email or at 701-777-4950.
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Admission Requirements and Process
Admission Criteria:
- Completion of SWk 255 and 257.
- Overall GPA of 2.75 (effective in catalog copy 2009-2011).
- 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 UND 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, summer. To apply for admission to the program, students complete the application, available on the Department's web site, in consultation with their advisor.
The application process is competitive. All factors including grade point average, strength of written materials, and volunteer experience will be given consideration in decision surrounding admission. The BSSW Director will notify the student of the decision regarding admission. Following admissions, students are required to sign statements including: 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, and 3) Ability to obtain a social work license is not guaranteed upon completion of program.
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 Director.
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Progression and Graduation Requirements
After admission to the social work program, a student must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75, a GPA of 2.75 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).
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.
B.S. IN SOCIAL WORK
Required 125 credits (36 of which must be number 300 or above, 60 of which must be from a 4-year institution and the last 30 credits at UND) including:
I. General Education Requirements. Please note that these requirements will change to Essential Studies for incoming freshman 2008 and for transfer students Fall 2009.
II. The following curriculum:
A. Social Work (39 Hours)
| SWk 255 |
Introduction to Social Work |
4 Credits |
| SWk 257 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment I |
3 Credits |
| SWk 317 |
Social Work Research |
3 Credits |
| SWk 357 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment II |
3 Credits |
| SWk 424 |
Generalist Social Work Practice with individuals and families |
3 Credits |
| SWk 434 |
Generalist Social Work Practice with Task and Treatment Groups |
3 Credits |
| SWk 442 |
Social Policy |
3 Credits |
| SWk 454 |
Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations |
3 Credits |
| SWk 481 |
Field Instruction I |
5 Credits |
| SWk 482 |
Field Instruction Seminar I |
1 Credit |
| SWk 483 |
Field Instruction II |
5 Credits |
| SWk 484 |
Field Instruction Seminar II |
1 Credit |
B. Liberal Arts Requirements
| Psyc 111 |
Introduction to Psychology
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3 Credits
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| Soc 110 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 Credits |
| Pols 115 |
American Government I |
3 Credits |
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Additional Social Sciences Courses |
15 credits |
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Statistics |
2-3 credits |
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Human Biology Content |
2-3 credits |
Courses used to fulfill the approved minor requirements may also be used to meet the above requirements whenever appropriate and applicable.
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Elective Social Work Courses
| SWk 311 Child Welfare (3) |
| SWk 312 Social Work and the Legal Process (2) |
| SWk 313 Orientation to Gerontology (3) |
| SWk 315 Substance Use and Abuse (2) |
| SWk 397 Cooperative Education (1-6) |
| 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.
The Interdisciplinary minor in gerontology enhances professionals’ capacity to work with older person. It requires five courses in four disciplines. Students select another 6 credits to earn 21 credits in coursework related to gerontology.
Gerontology Minor
12 Credit Hours Required:
| SWk 313 |
Orientation to Gerontology |
3 Credits |
| Nurs 418 |
Physical Changes of Aging |
3 Credits |
| Psyc 355 |
Adulthood and Aging |
3 Credits |
| Soc 352 |
Aging |
3 Credits |
9 Credit Hours from the following:
| CSD 365 |
Aging and Communication Processes |
3 Credits |
| Phil 215 |
Contemporary Moral Issues |
3 Credits |
| IS 121 |
Introduction to Indian Studies |
3 Credits |
| IT 300 |
Technology and Society |
3 Credits |
| Nutr 240 |
Fundamentals of Nutrition |
3 Credits |
| Psyc 331 |
Behavior Modification and Therapy |
3 credits |
| Psyc 421 |
individual and group Differences |
3 Credits |
| Rels 345 |
Death and Dying |
3 credits |
| RLS 360 |
Inclusion in Recreational Setting |
3 Credits |
| Soc 354 |
Medical Sociology |
3 Credits |
| SWk 257 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment |
3 Credits |
| RHS 309 |
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability I |
3 Credits |
| RHS 310 |
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability II |
3 Credits |
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 Dependency Minor
20 credit hours required including the following:
| PPT 410* |
Drugs Subject to Abuse |
2 Credits |
| Soc 355 |
Drugs and Society |
3 Credits |
| SWk 315* |
Substance Use and Abuse |
2 Credits |
13 credit hours from the following:
| Coun 529** |
Dynamics of Addiction |
2 Credits |
| IS 345 |
Contemporary American Indian Issues |
3 Credits |
| PPT 499 |
Readings in Pharm and Toxicology |
1-4 Credits |
| Psych 360* |
Introduction to Personality |
3 Credits |
| Psych 270* |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 Credits |
| Soc 115 |
Social Problems |
3 Credits |
| Soc 335* |
The Family |
3 Credits |
| RHS 309 |
Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disability |
3 Credits |
| T&L 350* |
Development & Education of the Adolescent |
3 Credits |
| Comm 301 |
Psychology of Communication |
3 Credits |
* Course required for licensing in addiction counseling.
**Student must be senior status or graduate level to enroll in this course.
Other Minors
Additional minors that the social work major should consider are Communication, Criminal Justice Studies, Indian Studies, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Sociology, or Spanish.
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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 Dependency (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.
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