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Department of Social WorkDepartment of Social Work, Mary Taylor HouseChair: Cynthia D. MonizProfessors: Stephen H. Gorin, Scott R. MeyerAssistant Professor: Helen O’BrienSocial Work is a specialized degree that prepares students forgeneralist social work practice in a wide range of settings to workwith children, youth, families, and adults. The curriculum hasa solid foundation in the liberal arts, focusing on the biological,psychological, and social sciences, as well as the knowledge,skills, and values of the social work profession. In addition toentry-level practice, the degree prepares students to pursuegraduate education in social work and other related fields.The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) granted initialaccreditation to the program in 1995. By continuing to meet therigorous academic standards of CSWE, the program receivedaccreditation in 1999 for the full eight-year cycle, ending in 2007.The curriculum provides content in five basic areas of study:human behavior and the social environment, social welfarepolicy and services, practice theory and skills, research and fieldeducation. The field education component (450 supervisedhours) provides students with a hands-on learning experienceat human service agencies throughout New Hampshire. Thecurriculum integrates content on values and ethics, humandiversity, populations-at-risk, and the promotion of social andeconomic justice.Interested students can obtain additional information on theprogram’s mission, admission and continuance requirements,and other academic policies, by contacting the Departmentof Social Work, accessing the Department’s homepage, orreferencing the Department’s Student Handbook. The followingis a brief summary of the program’s academic policies:Admission RequirementsStudents accepted by the University must also meet therequirements of the Department for admission. To apply,students must1. be enrolled in or have completed SW 2200,2. complete an application by submitting a written statement(see Social Work Student Handbook or Social Workhomepage for more information and to complete theapplication)3. participate in a personal interview with a member of theSocial Work faculty.The criteria and procedures used for admission are based on theacademic and professional standards established by the Councilon Social Work Education, the national accrediting body. Thecriteria used for assessment are:1. intellectual qualities and academic skills;2. commitment to the enhancement of quality of life forindividuals and families;3. concern for issues of social justice and sensitivity tocultural diversity;4. capacity for self-awareness and self-evaluation.The department of Social Work encourages applicationsfrom students from diverse backgrounds including race,gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, and politicalorientation. Students are advised to apply by their sophomoreyear. Applicants will receive notice regarding the decision within14 calendar days of the interview.Continuation and Graduation RequirementsOnce admitted, students must meet the following continuationrequirements in order to gain admission to SW 4430 SocialWork Practicum or the Practicum for their Option (12 credits)and the concurrent SW 4550 Social Work Seminar (three credits),and to graduate with a BS in Social Work:1. a grade of C or better in the required (SW) FoundationCourses: SW 2050, SW 2200, SW 3340, SW 3350,SW 3450, SW 3460, SW 3510, SW 3520, SW 3530,SW 4000, SW 45502. a minimum major grade point average of 2.5 (all coursesrequired for the major)3. completed portfolio statements for each of the (SW)Foundation Courses (listed in #1 above), with the exceptionof SW 4550 which requires a completed capstone portfolio.Transfer credit is not granted for either the Practicum or theSocial Work Seminar. Academic credit for life experience andprevious work experience shall not be granted in lieu of anycourse required for the major.These academic standards should be monitored by the studentand his/her faculty advisor throughout the student’s SocialWork education. To be admitted to the Practicum and theSeminar (SW 4550), students must have completed all of thecourse requirements of the major, achieved an overall gradepoint average of 2.0 and a major grade point average of 2.5, andearned a grade of C or better in the 10 Social Work FoundationCourses (as listed above). Permission to enter the field will begranted in writing by the Program Director/Department Chairor the Field Education Director.In addition to academic requirements, students are requiredto demonstrate professional and ethical behavior. Studentbehavior that is contrary to the ethics of the profession willbe reviewed by the program to determine the student’sappropriateness for continuance in the major. Behaviors thatwould warrant such a review are based on the Code of Ethics ofthe National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Examplesof unprofessional or unethical behavior include improprietySocial WorkPlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 211
Social Workin personal conduct (such as dishonesty or criminal behavior);exploitive relationships (such as sexual relationships or otherbehaviors pursued for personal advantage), e.g., with practicumclients; and any form of illegal discrimination or discriminationcontrary to Plymouth State University policy (see the NASWCode of Ethics).Social Work, Bachelor of Science122 creditsDegree RequirementsCreditsSW 2050 Introduction to Social Welfare Policy 3SW 2200 Introduction to Social Work 4SW 2500 Human Biology for Social Workers and theSocial Sciences 3SW 3050 Perspectives on Aging (WECO) 3SW 3340 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I 3SW 3350 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II 3SW 3450 Social Welfare Policy and Services 3SW 3460 Human Diversity and the Social Environment(DICO) 3SW 3510 Theory and Practice of Social Workintervention I 3SW 3520 Theory and Practice of Social Workintervention II 3SW 3530 Theory and Practice of Social Workintervention III 3SW 4000 Social Work Research Methods 3SW 4430 Social Work Practicum 12SW 4550 Social Work Seminar (WRCO) 3Group A – complete one of the following: 3SW 3100 Child Welfare and Family ServicesSW 3150 Child MaltreatmentSW 3250 Families, Schools and CommunityGroup B – complete one of the following: 3SW 3300 Mental Health and Society (GACO)SW 3500 Health and Society (GACO) (WECO)CS 1100 Introduction to Computers (TECO) 3PS 2010 Introduction to General Psychology 3SO 2220 Foundations of Sociology (DICO) 3Quantitative Reasoning in the Discipline Connection –complete one of the following: 3MA 2300 Statistics I (QRCO)SS 3700 Social Statistics (QRCO)SW 3700 Social Statistics (QRCO)General Education:EN 1200 Composition 3IS 1111 The First Year Seminar:critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3MA Mathematics Foundations 3CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6PPDI Past and Present Directions 6SIDI Scientific Inquiry Directions 6–8INCO Integration Connection 3Electives 22–20Total 122SW 4430 and SW 4550 require a minimum grade of C in allSocial Work (SW) courses required for the major, a minimumgrade point average of 2.50 in the courses required for the majorand a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.Recommended Course SequenceCheck all course descriptions for prerequisites before planningcourse schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.Year OneCreditsEN 1200 Composition 3IS 1111 The First Year Seminar:critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3MA Mathematics Foundations 3SW 2050 Introduction to Social Welfare Policy 3SW 2200 Introduction to Social Work 4CS 1100 Introduction to Computers (TECO) 3PS 2010 Introduction to General Psychology 3CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6elective 331Year TwoCreditsSW 2500 Human Biology for Social Workers andthe Social Sciences 3Group B – complete one course 3SO 2220 Foundations of Sociology (DICO) 3PPDI Past and Present Directions 6SIDI Scientific Inquiry Directions 6–8QRCO Quantitative Reasoning in the Disciplineconnection 3elective 6–430Year ThreeCreditsSW 3050 Perspectives on Aging (WECO) 3SW 3340 Human Behavior and the Socialenvironment I 3SW 3350 Human Behavior and the Socialenvironment II 3SW 3450 Social Welfare Policy and Services 3SW 3510 Theory and Practice of Social Workintervention I 3SW 3520 Theory and Practice of Social Workintervention II 3SW 4000 Social Work Research Methods 3INCO Integration Connection 3electives 630212 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008
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Plymouth State Universityof the uni
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Catalog LimitationsThis catalog des
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President’s MessageIn choosing Pl
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Communication Studies, Badepartment
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Degree RequirementsCreditsCS 2010 C
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DirectoriesPlymouth State Universit
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University AdministrationPrincipal
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Birch, Megan L. (2007)Assistant Pro
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