DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

Undergraduate Department of Social Work

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK

Professors: Ai, Petscher, Radey, Schelbe, Springer, Thyer, Tripodi, Wilke; Associate Professors: Boel-Studt, T. Gomory, Killian, Lacasse, Mathias; Assistant Professors: Anderson, Cao, Moore, Renn, Tefera; Teaching Professor: Boone, Deckerhoff, Dwyer-Lee, F. Gomory, Stanley, Verano; Associate Teaching Professor: Edwards, S. Jackson, Mathis; Assistant Teaching Professor: Cuffy, Greil-Burkhart, L. Jackson, Johnson, Legaspi, McDade, Osborne; Research Faculty II: Pryce; Research Faculty I: Magruder, Oehme

The College of Social Work offers programs of study leading to: (1) the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, designed to enable students to offer direct services to individuals, families, groups, and communities at the generalist level of social work practice; (2) the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, designed to develop advanced skills to engage in professional social work practice with concentrations in either clinical social work or social leadership; and (3) the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, which is designed to advance the social work profession through the development of researchers/scholars and educators.

Particular attention in all our course offerings is given to the application of practice without discrimination and with respect, knowledge, and skills related to clients' age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation.

For complete details of undergraduate degree requirements, plus a description of the College of Social Work, its opportunities, and available financial assistance, refer to the “College of Social Work” chapter, or our website at https://csw.fsu.edu.

Minor in Social Welfare

A minor in social welfare requires twelve hours in social work courses with a grade of “C–” or better in each course; SOW 3203, SOW 3350, and two SOW electives. At least six hours must be completed at FSU. An application is required for the minor and to be registered for SOW 3350 and SOW 3203. Please note that the minor does not qualify a student to apply for advanced standing graduate programs in social work or for professional certification or licensure.

Digital Literacy Requirement

Students must complete at least one course designated as meeting the Digital Literacy Requirement with a grade of “C–” or higher. Courses fulfilling the Digital Literacy Requirement must accomplish at least three of the following outcomes:

Evaluate and interpret the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of digital information
Evaluate and interpret digital data and their implications
Discuss the ways in which society and/or culture interact with digital technology
Discuss digital technology trends and their professional implications
Demonstrate the ability to use digital technology effectively
Demonstrate the knowledge to use digital technology safely and ethically

Each academic major has determined the courses that fulfill the Digital Literacy requirement for that major. Students should contact their major department(s) to determine which courses will fulfill their Digital Literacy requirement. Undergraduate majors in social work satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of “C–” or higher in CGS 2060, CGS 2100, or an equivalent course approved by the program director.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Social Work

The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/1006.73.

FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree program in Social Work. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit: https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/45/199.

Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.