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opportunities. For Major Requirements, see Curriculum Sheets. For Curriculum Sequence, consult Program Advisor.
Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures: Same as University Internal / External Transfers: Same as University Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: Same as University Academic Progress, Probation, and Program Dismissal: Same as University Course Withdrawal Policies Same as University SOCIAL WORK
Degree: Bachelor of Social Work Program Modality: On-ground Program Accreditor: Accredited by the Council for Social Work Education( www. cswe. org) Program Director: Janice Nuss
Program Description: The Bachelor of Social Work Program prepares students for generalist social work practice through a liberal arts education, social work skills acquisition, and developing competencies that reflect the practice and values of the social work profession. The program promotes ethical and competent practices that address social problems and social justice issues in keeping with the mission of the university founders, The Sisters of Mercy. Students are prepared to address various forms of human need, oppression, inequalities, and social justice issues.
Preparation for Professional Licensure: The Gwynedd Mercy University BSW prepares students for the Association for Social Work Board exam utilized by all states that have licensure for bachelor-level social workers. Upon graduation, students can take the exam and complete the process for License Bachelor of Social Work( LBSW) status in the State of Pennsylvania.
Program Student Learning Outcomes Derived from the program mission, the Gwynedd Mercy University BSW Program Learning Outcomes( Goals) are to:
PLO1 Prepare students to think critically about social issues through a liberal arts-based curriculum and a strengths-based, person-in-environment generalist social work education. PLO2 Prepare students to work with a diverse population of clients utilizing social work professional skills and knowledge as a mean to understand social and economic injustice and promote positive social change. PLO3 Produce graduates who will identify with and practice within the values and ethics of the social work profession with particular attention to diverse and at-risk populations in an effort to promote social and economic justice. PLO4 Prepare students to utilize research-informed practice skills and conduct practice-informed research so they are able to further influence social policy and programs.