Introduction

The Department of Social Work maintains high academic and behavioral standards as do all professional programs where the well being of future clients is of concern.  High academic standards also ensure graduates will be successful when sitting for the state license exam after graduation.  The Department of Social Work maintains the right to set academic standards that are more rigorous than those of the general university standards.  In addition to standards related to grade point average, the BSW program maintains standards in relation to professional writing, class attendance, academic and personal integrity, and personal and professional behavior.  What follows is a description of standards the BSW program faculty has established. 

Grade Point Academic Standards 

Formal Admission Academic Standard

Senior Social Work Practice Course Admission Academic Standard

Practicum Admission Academic Standard

Writing Standards

APA Format

Writing Competency Exam

Academic Integrity

Class Attendance

Grade Point Averages

Academic Honors

Grade Appeals Process

Professional Performance (Non-Academic) Standards

• Issues of Serious Concern
• Misrepresentation of Self
• Cheating
• Plagiarism
• Alleged Law Violations
• Conviction for a Felony
• Use of Illegal or Mind Altering Substances
• Sexual Harassment and Dual Relationships
• Discrimination
• Inappropriate Behavior

Student Privacy and Records Policy

Student Review Process

Termination from the Major

Termination Appeals