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  Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Social Work (120 credits)

  To obtain this undergraduate degree, the student must fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum, the requirements for the program major and complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students are also required to have completed ENL 1310 with a grade of C or better.

  Field Internship

  Field Internship occurs during the student's senior year in the program. Students are required to spend 16 hours per week for two semesters (minimum 400 hours) in a human service agency where they are supervised by a qualified social worker. An application for Field Internship is to be obtained from the coordinator of field instruction. Personal interests of the student will be considered but placement will be based on the availability of appropriate social work supervision and an agency's conformity with the Social Work program requirements.

  Major Requirements (68 credits)

  Fundamental Courses (47 credits)

  • SWK 2000 Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
  • SWK 2050 Critical Thinking and Writing for Social Workers (3 credits)
  • SWK 2100 Social Welfare and Social Justice (3 credits)
  • SWK 3100 Social Welfare Policy (3 credits)
  • SWK 3200 Human Behavior: Multicultural Environment I (3 credits)
  • SWK 3250 Human Behavior: Multicultural Environment II (3 credits)
  • SWK 3700 Social Research Methods (3 credits)
  • SWK 3990 Social Work Practice I (3 credits)
  • SWK 4000 Social Work Practice II (3 credits)
  • SWK 4010 Social Work Practice III (3 credits)
  • SWK 4700 Field Instruction I (5 credits)
  • SWK 4710 Social Work Seminar I (2 credits)
  • SWK 4750 Field Instruction II (5 credits)
  • SWK 4760 Social Work Seminar II (2 credits)
  • SWK 4999 Social Work Ethics and Digital Advocacy (3 credits)

  Supportive Courses (21 credits)

  • CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
  • HUS 4410 Multicultural Understanding (3 credits)
  • POL 1000 Introduction to Political Science (3 credits)
  • PYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
  • PYC 3420 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
  • SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
  • ADS 1000 Introduction to Addiction Studies (3 credits) OR CJS 1300 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)

  Note: ENL 1310 with a grade of C or better is required for entry into the program. It fulfills Core Knowledge Area A in the University Core Curriculum but is not part of the courses required for the major itself.
  

  Field Instruction Prerequisites (27 credits):

  • SWK 2000 Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
  • SWK 2050 Critical Thinking and Writing for Social Workers (3 credits)
  • SWK 2100 Social Welfare and Social Justice (3 credits)
  • SWK 3100 Social Welfare Policy (3 credits)
  • SWK 3200 Human Behavior: Multicultural Environment I (3 credits)
  • SWK 3250 Human Behavior: Multicultural Environment II (3 credits)
  • SWK 3990 Social Work Practice I (3 credits)
  • PYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
  • SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
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  FAST Option for Community College Transfer Students

  Effective summer 2023, community college transfer students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and who meet eligibility requirements will be able to participate in the Full-time Accelerated Social Work Transfer (FAST) option. Through this scheduling pattern, students take seven-week course modules and intersession courses which will allow them to complete the degree requirements in approximately three semesters. FAST courses will be scheduled using a variety of formats, including on-campus weeklong seminar format, online (asynchronous/synchronous), and hybrid. Based on agency availability, students will also have the option to explore work-site field placements and online field education experiences.

  Eligible community college transfer students must have:
  • Completed the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
  • Completed 63 or more transferable credit hours
  • Obtained a 2.50 or better grade point average
  • Completed English 1310 (Academic Writing), or equivalent, with a grade or better
  • Communicated a commitment to engage successfully in an accelerated, demanding, and rigorous academic program

  Community college transfer students who do not meet the FAST option eligibility requirements or who wish a traditional academic experience are invited to apply to Detroit Mercy’s BSW program and take the scheduling option at the standard semester pace.

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  Accreditation

  University of Detroit Mercy's undergraduate Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

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  Handbooks

  Click the links to view/download the PDF files:

  • Student Handbook
  • Field Education Handbook
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  Admission Requirements

  Admission to the program is selective and based upon the following:

  • A formal Bachelor of Social Work program application;
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at the time of application; and
  • Writing competency at the ENL 1310 level with a grade of C or better.

  Review of the foregoing requirements will be made by the Social Work full-time faculty. The individual applying to the Social Work program will be notified of a decision after the review by the Admissions and Continuation Committee.

  No required social work course grade below a 2.0 will be accepted. An overall GPA of 2.0 must be maintained. Students receiving less than a “C” in any social work course must repeat the course.

  Students must demonstrate ability in human relations and display professional values and attitudes consistent with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Continuance in the program is contingent on consistent performance in regard to the above issues. Decisions about admissions, discontinuance and repeating of coursework will be handled on an individual basis by the Admissions and Continuation Committee. A grievance procedure is available in the Social Work Handbook. The program reserves the right to require volunteer experience of students.