______________________________________________________________________ 12 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK _________________________ Barbara W. White PhD Dean A. James Schwab, Jr. PhD Associate Dean _________________________________________ GENERAL INFORMATION ___________________ ACCREDITATION The Bachelor of Social Work degree program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. HISTORY The School of Social Work was established as a graduate program in 1949 and began classes in the fall of 1950 with twenty-four students enrolled in the MSSW program. Undergraduate study in social work was initiated in 1958-1959 as a concentration in the College of Arts and Sciences designed to provide basic knowledge about the field of social welfare and the profession of social work. The program was offered in this form until 1969, when field instruction was added as a requirement. In the fall of 1974, the concentration in social welfare studies was expanded. The Bachelor of Social Work program was accredited by the Council of Social Work Education in 1975; the first graduate received the degree in December, 1977. Since that time, the program has been strengthened by curriculum modifications reflecting changes in the profession and in society that have implications for beginning social work practice. Since the program was established, more than five hundred students have received BSW degrees. The School of Social Work also offers programs leading to the Master of Science in Social Work and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). These are described in The Graduate Catalog. PURPOSE The School of Social Work provides professional education and leadership in social work practice, research, and community service to promote social justice and to enhance social welfare, with an emphasis on Texas and the Southwest. The objective of the Bachelor of Social Work degree program is to give students the opportunity to prepare for beginning-level generalist professional social work practice. Building on a broad liberal arts base, the BSW curriculum is designed to develop generalist practitioners who have an understanding of social work knowledge and values and are able to select methods and resources to meet identified client needs, while recognizing and engaging the strengths of the client or client system in the problem- solving process. The curriculum is intended to enable the graduate to select a problem-solving approach and to apply it differentially and with supervision to a variety of systems, including individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities; to recognize worker and client limitations; and to know when to refer clients and client systems to other resources. The BSW graduate is expected to be able to work collaboratively in a variety of settings using a systems/ecological perspective, to recognize the relationships between client problems and public issues, and to be sensitive to the diversities among individuals who represent different cultural, ethnic, gender, and sexual- orientation groups. The program is intended to prepare reflective, self-evaluating practitioners who have a strong identification with the social work profession. Graduates of the program are expected to be able to enhance the problem-solving, coping, and developmental capacities of individuals, especially those from vulnerable populations. They are also expected to contribute to the effective and humane operation of systems that provide individuals with resources, services, and opportunities, to link individuals in need with the appropriate systems, and to contribute to the development and improvement of social policies that have an impact on people and their social environments. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The Bachelor of Social Work program has the following objectives: 1. To prepare students for beginning professional social work practice as generalist practitioners. 2. To cultivate within students the ethical and moral values that are the basis of the social work profession. 3. To prepare students for entry into graduate education programs in social work. 4. To provide a strong, supportive foundation of knowledge, skills, and values for social work majors pursuing graduate study in other areas, including religious studies, law, medicine, and community and regional planning. 5. To provide other students, through service courses and electives, with the knowledge and experiences that will contribute to their understanding of social problems and the social welfare system and of the impact of these on vulnerable populations, in order to allow them to function appropriately as informed citizens. The BSW degree program is built upon and integrated with a liberal arts foundation that includes knowledge of the language arts, the humanities, and the social, behavioral, and natural sciences. The program includes the study of social work values, ethnic and racial diversity and gender issues, human behavior and the social environment, research, social welfare policy and services, and social work intervention. FACILITIES The audiovisual Learning Resource Center of the School of Social Work is designed to serve the unique needs of social work students. The Josleen Lockhart Memorial Book Fund, established by donations from family and friends of Josleen Lockhart and alumni of the School of Social Work, provides partial financial support for the maintenance and operation of the center. The center provides space, equipment, and technical assistance for the study of individual behavior in one-to-one and group conditions; for study, practice, feedback, and evaluation of basic interviewing skills and of techniques for work with individuals, families, groups, and organizations; for use of audiovisual methods in field settings, in self-monitoring, in supervision, and as a tool for intervention; and for use of audiovisual instructional materials to bridge the gap between traditional education methods (lectures, readings, and discussions) and practice. The center also includes a microcomputer laboratory for class and individual use. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Although many University scholarships are awarded through the Office of Student Financial Services, a limited number are awarded by the School of Social Work to undergraduate social work students. Awards are made for reasons ranging from academic promise to financial need. All social work majors who meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarships listed below are encouraged to apply. For additional information, contact the Student Services Office. The Charles W. Laughton Memorial Endowed Presidential Scholarship Award was established in October, 1975, with major assistance from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, the Social Work Foundation Advisory Council, and alumni of the School of Social Work. The award provides recognition to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. Students are nominated on the basis of academic excellence and potential contribution to the field. The award, in recognition of excellence, is not made unless there is a candidate who merits it. The Lora Lee Pederson Scholarship Fund was established in 1963 by the Alumni Association of the School of Social Work in honor of the first director of the school. The income from the endowment fund is used for scholarships or small grants to cover emergency situations of students or special needs of the school. In any given year there may be no award winner. The Victor and Myra Ravel Scholarship in Children's Rights was endowed in 1989 by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ravel of Austin and the University Regents' Endowed Student Fellowship and Scholarship Program. The endowment is administered through the Austin Community Foundation; the income is used for scholarships to social work students interested in children's rights or child advocacy. Students are nominated on the basis of academic excellence and potential contribution to professional social work in the area of child advocacy. The Sylvia Shapiro Scholarship was established in 1985 by Sidney S. Smith of Austin, in memory of his cousin, Sylvia Shapiro. Students are nominated on the basis of academic excellence, need, and potential contribution to professional social work with emphasis on work with the frail elderly. The George K. Herbert Endowed Scholarship was endowed in 1989 through gifts from colleagues, alumni, the Wolens Foundation, Tenneco, Inc., the Social Work Foundation Advisory Council, the University Regents' Endowed Student Fellowship and Scholarship Program, and others in recognition of Professor Herbert's dedication to high standards of professional service and contributions to social work education. Undergraduates are nominated on the basis of academic excellence and potential contribution to professional social work. Other scholarships. Additional scholarships funded by contributions to the School of Social Work are awarded to undergraduate social work majors each year. Students are nominated on the basis of academic excellence, financial need, and potential contribution to professional social work. JOB PLACEMENT SERVICE Placement assistance is provided through individual counseling to students preparing to enter the professional job market. Students should inquire in the Advising Center located in the Student Services Office. The Career Center, Jester Center A115A, also helps University students to prepare resumes, to learn interviewing skills, and to plan a job search program. Professional social workers may seek employment in a number of areas. The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation has established quality control standards that mandate the hiring of holders of BSW degrees in designated positions. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services has increased the number of social workers in its child protective services programs, and the Texas Department of Human Services hires BSW graduates for its client support services programs. Large nursing home facilities are also now required to have a social work staff. Substance abuse treatment programs, psychiatric hospitals, health care programs, school social work and dropout prevention programs, criminal justice programs, and programs for the elderly also employ social workers. More than a quarter of the program's graduates go on to graduate schools throughout the country. As a complement to the assistance available from the school, the University Career Center provides comprehensive career services to all students. The center offers professional assistance to students in choosing or changing their majors or careers, seeking an internship, and planning for the job search or for graduate study. The University makes no promise to secure employment for each graduate. COLLEGE COUNCIL OF SOCIAL WORK The College Council of Social Work is an organization open to all students pursuing a social work degree or interested in the social work profession. The council's purposes are to help students acquire a better understanding of the profession of social work, to provide a mechanism for student input on issues related to the social work curriculum and the school, and to organize and support social work-related programs and projects that will benefit students, the school, the University, and the community. Council activities include orientations to the BSW and MSSW programs, a career night, forums with guest speakers from community agencies and the University, community service projects, and social gatherings. Members of the council represent student concerns as voting members of the school's curriculum committees, the Cabinet of College Councils, and the Students' Association. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE Students must purchase professional liability insurance while they are enrolled in the field practicum. The cost is about fifty dollars a semester. Payment is made to the Field Office of the School of Social Work. _________________________________________ ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION __________________________ REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY Admission and readmission of all students to the University is the responsibility of the director of admissions. Information on University admission requirements and procedures is given in General Information. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK The School of Social Work maintains two classifications of undergraduate students: pre-social work majors and social work majors. Pre-social work majors are usually freshmen and sophomores. After completing the requirements below, a student may apply for admission to the professional curriculum as a social work major. Students who are admitted into the major complete at least four semesters of social work coursework and any other remaining degree requirements. Students who fulfill all degree requirements receive a Bachelor of Social Work degree. The professional practice of social work requires people who are above average in academic ability and performance, sufficiently emotionally mature to assume a helping role with people under stress, and committed to the ethical standards and performance demands of social work practice. Students are encouraged to use the advising services in the School of Social Work early in their college careers in anticipation of meeting requirements for admission to the major. A student who is interested in seeking a social work degree must discuss his or her intentions with a social work adviser before applying for admission to the program. Admission to the School of Social Work as a Pre-Social Work Major Any student newly admitted to the University may enter the School of Social Work as a pre-social work major. A student who is enrolled in another college or school of the University may transfer to the School of Social Work in accordance with the University's rules on transfer from one division to another. These rules require a student who has completed more than forty- five semester hours of coursework to have a University grade point average of at least 2.00 in order to transfer. Admission to the Major in Social Work No student may enter the professional curriculum (the required upper-division social work courses) unless he or she has been admitted to the University according to the procedures given in General Information and has been admitted to the major in social work by the dean, following recommendation by the Undergraduate Committee, according to the procedures below. All students must meet the admission requirements given in the editions of General Information and The Undergraduate Catalog that are in effect at the time of the application. The School of Social Work considers students for admission to the major once a year during the spring semester. A student who enters the University as a freshman in a fall semester will usually apply for admission to the professional curriculum in the spring semester of his or her sophomore year. Students who are able to meet the admission requirements earlier or later than the spring semester of the sophomore year should consult a social work adviser. Admission applications are available from the Student Services Office. Applications must be submitted to the School of Social Work BSW Program by February 1 for the student to be considered for admission to the program for the following fall semester. The application allows the student to outline his or her background and motivation to enter the social work profession as well as any special experiences that enhance his or her application. The School of Social Work limits admission to the major to the number of students to whom a professional education of high quality can be provided. Because of enrollment restrictions dictated by the availability of faculty members and facilities, some applicants may be denied admission even though they meet the following minimum requirements. REQUIREMENTS 1. The applicant must have completed at least forty-five semester hours of coursework, including at least thirty hours chosen from the following area requirements: a. English 306 and 316K b. A course with a substantial writing component c. Two semesters of coursework in a single foreign language d. Sociology 302 e. Psychology 301 f. A three-semester-hour course in economics g. Six semester hours in American government, including Texas government h. Six semester hours in American history i. Twelve semester hours of coursework to fulfill the Area C requirement. To fulfill the mathematics requirement, Mathematics 302, 303D, 316, or an equivalent course is recommended. A course in human or environmental biology is part of the major requirements. j. Six semester hours of coursework in fine arts or humanities, including at least three hours of coursework with content related to cultural diversity 2. The applicant must have completed the following courses with a grade of at least C in each course: Social Work 310, 312, and 313, and Child Development 313 or Psychology 304. The applicant must also have a grade point average of at least 2.50 in all the courses he or she has completed that are part of the social work major requirements. 3. The applicant must have a University grade point average of at least 2.00. 4. Application for admission must be made on forms available from the Student Services Office in the School of Social Work. 5. The following must be submitted to the BSW Program by February 1: a. The completed application for admission to the professional curriculum. b. A personal statement as explained on the application. c. At least two letters of recommendation. d. Documentation of successful completion of at least forty- five hours of supervised volunteer experience involving direct contact with clients in a human services organization. e. Official transcripts from all colleges attended other than the University. f. Score reports for any credit earned by examination. 6. The applicant may be asked to appear for a personal interview. 7. The applicant is considered on the basis of academic performance and his or her commitment to and suitability for generalist social work practice. The committee also assesses the applicant's emotional and professional readiness to work with clients on the basis of such factors as his or her work in courses already taken, previous meetings with social work advisers, personal statement, and the interview, if any, that is part of the application process. 8. A student who is unable to attend in the semester for which he or she is admitted must reapply for admission in order to enroll at a later time. A student who has been admitted to and enrolls in the professional curriculum, withdraws, and then wishes to return must apply for readmission on the basis of the curriculum in effect at the time of the return. A student who has been out of the University for a semester or more must also submit an application for readmission to the University. Applicants are notified of the decision on admission to the major by the Undergraduate Committee no later than April 15 of the semester during which the application is made. TRANSFER CREDIT As part of the application for admission to the University, students must submit transcripts from all other colleges and universities they have attended to the Office of Admissions. Students seeking readmission must submit transcripts from all schools they have attended since leaving the University. The Office of Admissions evaluates all transcripts and grants the student transfer credit when possible for coursework completed at the other schools. Although the Office of Admissions may grant the student a certain number of semester hours of University credit for work completed in another social work program, the BSW program coordinator in the School of Social Work determines whether this coursework may be counted toward fulfillment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree requirements. Students who wish to use transfer credit to meet degree requirements should submit a course syllabus, assignments, and the titles and names of authors of textbooks to the BSW program coordinator for evaluation. Students may also seek transfer credit for coursework they complete at another institution after enrolling at the University. In this case also the student should submit a transcript from the other institution to the Office of Admissions and a syllabus, course assignments, and information about textbooks to the School of Social Work BSW program coordinator. REGISTRATION General Information gives information about registration, adding and dropping courses, transfer from one division of the University to another, and auditing a course. The Course Schedule, published each semester and summer session, includes registration instructions, advising locations, and the times, places, and instructors of classes. The Course Schedule is available at campus-area bookstores before registration. _________________________________________ ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ________________________________ ACADEMIC ADVISING The Advising Center located in the Student Services Office of the School of Social Work seeks to assist the student in exploring social work as a career choice, in planning an academic program suited to the student's interests and talents, in seeking help with academic or personal problems, and in postgraduation planning, whether for employment or for further study. The Student Services Office also provides administrative support and student services, including maintenance of academic records, provision of official degree audits, and graduation certification for social work majors. Faculty and staff members are also available to assist students with questions about scholarship programs, degree requirements, rules and regulations, and other available campus services. Students who declare an interest in completing the social work program are required to meet with a social work adviser at least once each semester for academic advising. To arrange an appointment with an adviser, students should contact the Student Services Office. During the student's first and second academic years, the student and the adviser discuss the student's career choice, the selection of a major, degree requirements, and requirements for admission to the major and to upper-division courses in social work; during the third year, the work required for the major and the student's preparation for entry into the field practicum; and during the fourth year, the field practicum and the student's postgraduation plans. CAREER CHOICE INFORMATION Students interested in social work as a career are encouraged to discuss this interest at any time with a social work adviser. Advisers are available in the school's Advising Center to help students explore social work practice and settings and the development of interest in social work through academic and volunteer experiences. Other members of the social work faculty are also available to assist the student in choosing a career, as are the staff and resources of the Career Center and Student Volunteer Services. Since the social work program requires admission to the major and completion of 130 semester hours, students are encouraged to discuss their interest in social work as a career early in their studies. HONORS In college and university communities, where the development of a student's intellectual potential is emphasized, it is appropriate for superior scholastic motivation and achievement to be recognized and rewarded. The School of Social Work provides such recognition through the Dean's Honor List. The Dean's Honor List, prepared at the end of each long-session semester, gives official recognition and commendation to students whose grades for the semester indicate distinguished academic accomplishment. Both the quality and the quantity of work done are emphasized. The honor list is divided into four groups; according to the grade point average they earn, students are listed under one of the following classifications: summa cum laude, magna cum laude, ampla cum laude, cum laude. In addition, students may earn membership in Phi Kappa Phi, an honorary scholastic society open to all undergraduate students at the University, and Mortar Board, a national honorary society for seniors. They may also pursue graduation with University honors as described on page 14. APPEAL PROCEDURES Students have the right to appeal decisions regarding their progress in the social work program, including scholastic dismissal. A student who wishes to appeal a decision may do so, first to the coordinator of the undergraduate social work program, then to the Undergraduate Committee, and ultimately to the dean of the School of Social Work. Each appeal must be submitted in writing to the appropriate person or committee within ten calendar days of receipt of the letter of notification on the decision the student is appealing. Social work advisers are available to assist students with the appeal process. _________________________________________ GRADUATION __________ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK All students must fulfill the general requirements for graduation given in chapter 1. Students in the School of Social Work must also fulfill the following requirements. 1. All University students must have a grade point average of at least 2.00 to graduate. In the School of Social Work, students must also have a grade point average of at least 2.50 in required social work courses. 2. To receive an undergraduate degree from the University, every student must fulfill the requirements on coursework taken in residence that are given in chapter 1. a. All University students must complete in residence at least two long-session semesters, or an equivalent period, and at least thirty semester hours of coursework counted toward the degree. For the Bachelor of Social Work degree, these thirty hours must include at least twenty-four hours in the major and must include the required field practicum courses. b. The University requires that at least six semester hours of advanced coursework in the major be completed in residence. The School of Social Work further requires that twenty-four of the forty-eight hours of upper-division coursework for the Bachelor of Social Work be completed in residence. 3. An Air Force, Army, or Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps student who elects the basic and/or advanced program in air force science, military science, or naval science will not be approved for graduation until the government contract is completed, unless the student is released from the ROTC. APPLYING FOR A DEGREE The Student Services Office provides each student with a computer- generated degree audit at the beginning of each long-session semester. The degree audit notifies the student of the courses he or she must take and the requirements he or she must fulfill to receive the degree. The degree audit normally provides an accurate statement of requirements, but the student is responsible for knowing the exact requirements for the degree as stated in a catalog under which he or she is entitled to graduate and for registering so as to fulfill those requirements. The student should seek an official ruling in the Student Services Office before registering if in doubt about any requirement. At the time the student is admitted to the major in social work, he or she meets with the BSW program coordinator to review the degree audit and confirm the plan of coursework necessary to complete the degree. In the semester or summer session in which the degree is to be conferred, the candidate must be registered at the University and must apply for the degree in the Student Services Office. This should be done at the time of registration for the last semester, if possible, but in no event later than the deadline given in the official academic calendar. No degree will be conferred unless the graduation application form has been filed on time. ADVANCED STANDING IN MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS A number of graduate schools of social work grant advanced standing to students who have completed all the requirements of an accredited undergraduate social work program. Many programs allow up to one year of credit toward the master's degree in social work. Information about programs offering advanced standing is available in the Student Services Office. _________________________________________ DEGREES _______ APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN COURSES No more than thirty-six semester hours in any one subject other than social work may be counted toward the Bachelor of Social Work degree. No more than fifty-four semester hours of social work may be counted toward the degree. Physical Activity Courses Physical activity courses (PED) are offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. Six semester hours of this coursework may be counted toward the Bachelor of Social Work degree. All physical activity courses are counted among courses for which the student is enrolled, and the grades are included in the grade point average. ROTC Courses No more than six semester hours of credit for air force science, military science, or naval science courses may be counted toward the Bachelor of Social Work. Such credit may be used only as lower-division electives in degree programs that have room for such electives and only by students who have completed the third and fourth years of the ROTC program. Correspondence and Extension Courses Credit that a University student in residence earns simultaneously by correspondence or extension from the University or elsewhere or in residence at another school will not be counted toward a degree in the School of Social Work unless specifically approved in advance by the dean. No more than 30 percent of the semester hours required for the Bachelor of Social Work may be taken by correspondence. For more information, consult the BSW program coordinator. Courses Taken on the Pass/Fail Basis Undergraduate students who have received at least thirty semester hours of college credit may take no more than five one-semester courses in elective subjects outside their major area on the pass/fail basis. Students must state their intention to register on this basis by the deadline given in the official academic calendar; they may not change the basis of registration in a course more than once; and they may not take more than two courses a semester on this basis. Other Courses Music 101G may not be counted toward any degree in the School of Social Work. Other introductory courses, such as Music 201J, 201M, and 201N, may be counted toward degrees in the school. No more than six semester hours of Bible courses may be counted toward the Bachelor of Social Work degree. THE MINOR Plans for a minor in psychology, sociology, or another approved area may be developed with advising assistance from the Student Services Office. A minor requires completion of at least twelve semester hours, six of which must be upper-division. BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK The requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work degree are designed to give the student an opportunity for integrated, nonrepetitive learning. A total of 130 semester hours is required. These may include credit by examination and a maximum of five one-semester elective courses taken on the pass/fail basis. All students must complete the requirements for the major and must complete at least thirty semester hours in residence at the University. These thirty hours must include at least twenty- four semester hours in the major subject. A completed degree program must include at least forty-eight semester hours of upper- division coursework, of which twenty-four semester hours must have been taken in residence. No more than fifty-four semester hours in social work may be counted toward the degree. Each student must complete a sequence of prescribed work; major requirements, which include the field practicum; and special requirements, which include electives. Prescribed Work The prescribed work is divided into four areas that provide the liberal arts base for the social work curriculum. Interdepartmental courses and credit by examination may be used to meet these requirements. Unless otherwise indicated, a course taken to meet the requirements of one area may not also be used to fulfill the requirements of another area; however, a single course may be used, unless otherwise indicated, to fulfill both an area requirement and a major requirement. No course used to fulfill area requirements may be taken on the pass/fail basis. AREA A English and writing: Six semester hours of English, consisting of English 306 and 316K; and a three-semester-hour course that emphasizes written communication. The third course must be certified as having a substantial writing component. In addition, the student must complete two courses certified as having a substantial writing component. (These courses are identified in the Course Schedule; two of the required courses in social work generally contain a substantial writing component.) One of these courses must be upper-division. Courses used to fulfill the writing requirement may be used to fulfill other area requirements or major requirements. Foreign language: Students must complete two semesters of college coursework in a single foreign language. Coursework in American Sign Language may be used to fulfill this requirement. Credit by examination may be used to fulfill all or part of this requirement. Coursework taken on the pass/fail basis may not be used to fulfill this requirement, but credit by examination earned on the pass/fail basis may be used. Courses used toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement must be language courses; literature-in-translation courses, for example, may not be used. If a student did not complete two high school units in a single foreign language, the first two semesters of coursework may not be counted toward the 130 semester hours required for the Bachelor of Social Work. However, they may be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement. AREA B Eighteen semester hours, distributed among at least four of the fields of study listed below. None of these courses may be taken on the pass/fail basis. 1. Six hours in each of the following fields of study: a. American government, including Texas government b. American history 2. Three hours each in any two of the following fields of study: a. Anthropology b. Economics* c. Geography d. Linguistics e. Psychology** f. Sociology** * Students must complete three semester hours of economics as part of the major requirements. ** Students must complete Psychology 301 and Sociology 302 as part of Area B requirements. AREA C Mathematics: Three semester hours of mathematics other than Mathematics 301, 316K, and 316L. Algebra courses at the level of Mathematics 301 or the equivalent may not be counted toward the Area C requirement or toward the total number of hours required for the degree. Students who enter the University with fewer than three units of high school mathematics at the level of Algebra I or higher must take Mathematics 301 or 304E without degree credit to remove their deficiency. Natural sciences: Nine additional semester hours, chosen from the fields listed below, with at least six semester hours in one subject. These nine semester hours may include no more than three semester hours of mathematics and no more than three semester hours of computer sciences. In addition to courses in the following fields, Nutrition 311 may be counted toward the Area C requirement. Students, counselors, and advisers are urged to make careful selection of Area C courses in order to develop a meaningful pattern and a coherent sequence. A course listed in two or more departments may be used as a course in only one department in fulfilling requirements under Area C. 1. Astronomy 2. Biological sciences*** 3. Chemistry 4. Computer sciences 5. Geology 6. Marine science 7. Mathematics 8. Physical science 9. Physics "Biological sciences" includes courses offered by the Division of Biological Sciences and the Departments of Botany, Microbiology, and Zoology. *** Students must complete at least three semester hours in human/environmental biology (Biology 301M, 304, Zoology 312, 316K, 317, or the equivalent) as part of the major requirements. AREA D Six semester hours from the fields of study listed below. Three of these six hours must include content in cultural diversity. A student who uses Greek or Latin to meet the foreign language requirement may use additional coursework in the same language to meet the Area D requirement, but only upper-division courses may be used. 1. Architecture 2. Classics, including classical civilization, Greek, Latin 3. Fine arts, including art history, design, drama, ensemble, fine arts, instruments, music, studio art, and visual art studies 4. Philosophy 5. Approved interdisciplinary courses including, but not restricted to, those in programs of special concentration such as African and African American studies, American studies, Asian studies, Mexican American studies, and women's studies. Major Requirements The Bachelor of Social Work program offers basic courses designed to provide students with concentrated and in-depth educational experience combining social work knowledge and practice skills. No course used to fulfill major requirements, except Social Work 640 and 641, may be taken on the pass/fail basis. Students will be advised to take all lower-division courses in Areas A, B, C, and D and all lower-division major requirements before taking upper-division courses. In developing their degree plans, students must also pay careful attention to the sequencing of social work courses to ensure that prerequisite requirements are met. Academic credit cannot be granted for life experience or previous work experience, and such experience cannot be substituted for any of the courses in the professional foundation areas or the field practicum. Students who believe they have the qualifications to receive credit by examination for a social work course other than the practice sequence coursework (Social Work 312, 332, 333, and 334) and the field practicum may submit a written request to the Bachelor of Social Work Committee. The committee will review the request and recommend to the dean whether or not the student should be permitted to take the examination. 1. The following courses are required: a. Social welfare policy: Social Work 310, 323K. b. Research: Social Work 313, 318. c. Human behavior: Child Development 313 or Psychology 304, Social Work 325, 327. d. Practice: Social Work 312, 332, 333, 334. e. Field practicum: Social Work 640, 641, 343K, 343L. 2. Students must complete a three-semester-hour introductory course in psychology. 3. Students must complete a three-semester-hour introductory course in sociology. 4. Students must complete a three-semester-hour course in human/environmental biology: Biology 301M, 304, Zoology 312, 316K, 317, or the equivalent. 5. Students must complete three semester hours in economics. 6. Students must complete at least nine semester hours of upper- division coursework in the social and behavioral sciences (anthropology, economics, educational psychology, government, history, psychology, and sociology) in addition to other major requirements. Three of these nine hours may be an upper- division social work elective. FIELD SEQUENCE REQUIREMENTS The social work program requires that students complete 45 clock hours of supervised volunteer experience related to social work to be admitted to the major, to upper-division courses in social work, and to the field practicum. These volunteer hours may be used to meet course requirements in Social Work 312. Students must also complete 480 clock hours of fieldwork as part of the course requirements in Social Work 640 and 641. Students have the opportunity in the field practicum to develop the professional skills needed for entry-level social work positions as generalist practitioners. Adequate laboratory time through the field practicum is built into this professional program to provide students with an opportunity to test their developing skills in a real-life environment. At the same time, faculty members evaluate the student's professional development within the context of the educational objectives established for the experience. The goals are for the student to learn real-life practice, to develop skills, to relate concepts to skill development, to remain motivated to continue to learn, and to evaluate personal performance. To enroll in the field practicum, students must meet the following requirements: (1) admission to the major in social work; (2) a University grade point average of at least 2.00; (3) completion of Area A, B, C, and D requirements; and (4) both a grade point average of at least 2.50 for the following group of courses and a grade of at least C in each course in the group: Social Work 310, 312, 313, 318, 323K, 325, 327, 332, 333, and 334, and Child Development 313 or Psychology 304. Following the student's admission to the field practicum, his or her work is reviewed periodically by the student, the field faculty, and the agency supervisor. Should the student have trouble meeting the professional or academic requirements of the program, the review process will bring the difficulty to the student's attention and assist the student in seeking appropriate resolution. The student may make use of counseling and advising services at any time. If difficulties cannot be resolved, the field coordinator may recommend to the Undergraduate Committee that the student's field placement be terminated. If the committee decides to terminate the placement, the student is notified in writing. All social work students enrolling in the field practicum are required to show evidence of professional liability insurance coverage paid for the duration of the course. The effective date of the policy must be on or before the first regular class period of the field practicum course for which the student is enrolling. Failure to provide evidence of insurance may result in the student being dropped from the field practicum. Special Requirements ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS In addition to the area and major requirements given on pages 434- 436, the student must take elective coursework to complete the 130 semester hours required for the Bachelor of Social Work. No more than five one-semester courses taken on the pass/fail basis, thirty-six hours in any one subject other than social work, and fifty-one hours in social work may be counted toward the 130-hour requirement. MINIMUM SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS 1. The student must fulfill the University-wide graduation requirements given on pages 16-17 and the requirements of the School of Social Work given on page 433. 2. To apply for admission to the social work major, a student must have earned a grade of at least C in each of the following courses: Social Work 310, 312, and 313, and Child Development 313 or Psychology 304. The student must also have a University grade point average of at least 2.00 and a grade point average of at least 2.50 in all the courses he or she has completed that are part of the social work major requirements. Additional requirements are given in the section "Admission to the Major in Social Work" on pages 430- 431. 3. Following the student's admission to the major, the student's coursework is reviewed periodically by the student and the faculty adviser. Students must maintain a University grade point average of at least 2.00; they must also earn a grade of at least C in each course listed as a social work major requirement and must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.50 in these courses. If the student has trouble meeting the professional or academic requirements of the major, the review process will bring the difficulty to the student's attention and assist the student in making appropriate resolution. The student may make use of counseling and advising services at any time. 4. If the student's grade point average in social work courses falls below 2.50, the student is placed on academic probation in social work. If the grade point average remains below 2.50 for two consecutive semesters, including the summer session, the student is subject to academic dismissal from the School of Social Work. 5. All students who seek to reenter the School of Social Work after having been placed on enforced withdrawal or academic dismissal must have the approval of the dean. 6. Any student who has a grade of C or higher in a course may not repeat the course and use the second grade to improve his or her grade point average without special permission of the dean. If a student repeats a course, all grades received for the course are included in the grade point average. Order and Choice of Work A pre-social work major may fulfill the requirements for application to the major in either two or three years, depending on the number of hours he or she completes each semester and on whether he or she attends the summer session. After admission to the major, students are expected to complete the required upper- division social work courses within two years. SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR PRE-SOCIAL WORK MAJORS First Year Thirty-one semester hours: Biology 301M, Ecology, Evolution, and Society English 306, Rhetoric and Composition Foreign language 506 and 507 (or Communication Sciences and Disorders 506 and 507) Psychology 301, Introduction to Psychology Sociology 302, Introduction to the Study of Society A three-hour fine arts/humanities course with a focus on cultural diversity, to be counted toward the Area D requirement A three-hour mathematics course to be counted toward the Area C requirement A three-hour elective course Second Year, or Second and Third Years Forty-two semester hours: English 316K, Masterworks of Literature Psychology 304, Introduction to Child Psychology or Child Development 313, Child Development Social Work 310, Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Social Work 312, Generalist Social Work Practice: Knowledge, Values, and Skills Social Work 313, Social Work Research Methods Six hours of American government, including Texas government Six hours of American history A three-hour fine arts/humanities course to be counted toward the Area D requirement A three-hour economics course A three-hour course with a substantial writing component to be counted toward the Area A requirement Six hours of coursework in science to be counted toward the Area C requirement REQUIRED COURSES FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORS Third Year Social Work 318, Social Work Statistics Social Work 323K, Social Welfare Programs, Policies, and Issues Social Work 325, Cultural Diversity and Social Work Social Work 327, Human Behavior and Social Environment Social Work 332, Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Social Work 333, Social Work Practice with Groups Social Work 334, Social Work Practice in Organizations and Communities Six or nine semester hours of upper-division social and behavioral science coursework The student must also take any remaining courses needed to fulfill the Area A, B, C, and D requirements, since this coursework is prerequisite to the field practicum. Fourth Year Social Work 640, Social Work Practice I Social Work 641, Social Work Practice II Social Work 343K, Advanced Field Seminar I Social Work 343L, Advanced Field Seminar II The student must also complete any remaining required coursework, including three hours of upper-division social and behavioral science coursework if needed and electives to provide the total of 130 semester hours required for the degree. Normally, only one other three-hour course may be taken concurrently with the field practicum courses. _________________________________________ COURSES _______ This section lists the courses that the faculty expects to offer in the academic years 1994-1995 and 1995-1996; however, all courses are not taught each semester or summer session. Students should consult the Course Schedule, published before registration, and the supplement to the Course Schedule, published before classes begin, to determine which courses will be offered during a particular semester or summer session. These publications also may reflect changes that have been made to the courses listed here since this catalog was printed. A full explanation of course numbers is given in General Information. In brief, the first digit of a course number indicates the semester hour value of the course. The second and third digits indicate the rank of the course: if they are 01 through 19, the course is of lower-division rank; if 20 through 79, of upper-division rank; if 80 through 99, of graduate rank. The letter A following a course number identifies the first half of a two-semester course; the letter B, the second half. Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester. SOCIAL WORK: S W Lower-Division Courses S W 310. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare. Introduction to the profession of social work and its roles in the social welfare system, with emphasis on social problems, society's historical response, and contemporary proposed solutions. S W 311. Selected Topics in Social Welfare. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Analysis of selected policy and program implications in the human services. S W 312. Generalist Social Work Practice: Knowledge, Values, and Skills. Introduction to generalist social work practice, with emphasis on the knowledge, values, and skills used in intervention. Prerequisite: Social Work 310. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, and forty-five clock hours of volunteer experience. S W 313. Social Work Research Methods. Introduction to the logic, design, and use of research, with emphasis on research designs appropriate to social work. S W 318. Social Work Statistics. Social Work 318 and 328 may not both be counted. Introduction to statistics commonly used in social work research, including the critical analysis of the findings and inferential processes of existing research studies. Upper-Division Courses S W 323K. Social Welfare Programs, Policies, and Issues. Study of structure and function of service delivery systems, policy analysis, and effects and influences of policy on practice and planning decisions. Prerequisite: Admission to the major in social work. S W 325. Cultural Diversity and Social Work. Social Work 325 and 360K (Topic: Cultural Diversity in a Changing Society) may not both be counted. History and demographics of culturally diverse groups in the United States, including family and community diversity. Emphasis on principles of knowledge acquisition about cultural diversity and ethnic-sensitive social work practice. Prerequisite: Admission to the major in social work. S W 327. Human Behavior and Social Environment. Survey of selected theories of human behavior, including a systems/ecological perspective, ego psychology, and social learning theory, with emphasis on the life cycle from adolescence through adulthood. Prerequisite: Admission to the major in social work. S W 332. Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families. Social Work 330K and 332 may not both be counted. Theory and knowledge of effecting change in individuals and families, with emphasis on analytical and interactional processes and skills. Prerequisite: Admission to the major in social work. S W 333. Social Work Practice with Groups. Theory and knowledge of group dynamics and the development of effective group work skills, with an emphasis on analytical and interactional processes. Prerequisite: Admission to the major in social work. S W 334. Social Work Practice in Organizations and Communities. Social Work 330L and 334 may not both be counted. Theory and knowledge of effecting change in organizations and communities, with an emphasis on analytical and interactional processes and skills. Prerequisite: Admission to the major in social work. S W 640. Social Work Practicum I. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Field practicum providing supervised experience in which students apply knowledge and develop skills of social work practice. Educational supervision by faculty and by social workers in community agencies. Prerequisite: Admission to the field sequence and credit or registration for Social Work 343K. Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester. S W 641. Social Work Practicum II. Offered on the pass/fail basis only. Continuation of Social Work 640, with emphasis on development of knowledge and skill in social work. Educational supervision by faculty and by social workers in community agencies. Prerequisite: Admission to the field sequence and credit or registration for Social Work 343K. Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester. S W 343K. Advanced Field Seminar I. Integration of theory and practice on the basis of field practicum experiences. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Social Work 640. S W 343L. Advanced Field Seminar II. Integration of theory and practice on the basis of field practicum experiences. Prerequisite: Social Work 640 and 343K and concurrent enrollment in Social Work 641. S W 360K. Current Welfare Issues. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. A tutorial and seminar course designed to enable each student to undertake intensive study of selected aspects of social welfare practice. Topics include child abuse and neglect, chemical dependency, African American family, gerontology, and social work and the law. Topic 1: Computer Applications in Direct Services. Topic 2: African American Family. Same as African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 1: African American Family) and Women's Studies 340 (Topic 3: African American Family).