Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
to the Program Director to discuss the incident and develop strategies and a plan to remediate the situation . Unprofessional behavior during the public health internship may result in being asked to not return to the practice site , which will result in an F in the course .
SOCIAL WORK
Degree : Bachelor of Social Work Program Type : Term Program Modality : On-ground Program Accreditor : Accredited by the Council for Social Work Education
( www . cswe . org ) Program Director / Coordinator : Wade Luquet
Program Description : The Gwynedd Mercy University 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 .
For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets . For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook .
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures : Any student accepted into the University can declare social work as a major . Students will undergo a performance review in the social work major after taking SWK 201 , SWK 202 and SWK 241 in the first semester of their sophomore year . They must submit a candidacy application to the Program Director by December 1 st of their sophomore year .
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