https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/cultural-social-studies/programs/socialwork
Program Director: Monica White
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is part of the Department of Cultural and Social Studies. "The mission of Creighton University’s Social Work program is to promote dynamic student development of social work competencies, preparing them for generalist practice grounded in scientific inquiry with a lens of advocacy for human rights and justice. Learning is advanced through high engagement with community partners via mutual learning, supervision, and service to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Student experience is infused with Jesuit charisms of Cura Personalis (care for the whole person) and educating agents of change to promote environments that support the inherent dignity and worth of all persons. Students are challenged to become leaders that recognize and dismantle systems of oppression, while simultaneously building more inclusive practices at all levels of professional practice."
Our focus is: Educating future social workers to be dynamic leaders advocating for justice, human rights, and inclusive practice.
The goals of the Social Work program are:
- Prepare undergraduate generalist social work practitioners, grounded in evidence-informed practice, to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities including an understanding and applicability of the global perspective for practice.
- Prepare entry level generalist practitioners who apply ethical decision-making based on the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics and the Ignatian charisms, integrating personal and professional ideals through mature self-evaluation and self-reflection.
- Prepare social work leaders committed to advancing social and economic justice and human rights along with reducing social and economic inequities in society.
The Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Specific requirements for Admission and Progression in the Social Work program
- Students may declare a social work major during first or second year, after consultation with Program Director, Monica White or Field Education Director, Cathy Fox.
- Successful completion (grade C or higher) of one of the following SWK courses prior to junior-year application for practice-based courses; remaining courses will be completed during major course progression. Late-declaring students should contact Program Director, Monica White to discuss possible exceptions.
- a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Admission to the program is selective and is based upon an application process that includes: the declaration of the major, a written application and student assessment.
- The second step of the application process must be completed and admission determined before students may register for SWK 345 Practice I: Social Work with Individuals and Families.
Major Requirements (41 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| SWK 201 | Introduction to Social Work and Advocacy Skills | 3 |
| SWK 275 | Working with Infants through Adolescents - Human Behavior and the Social Environment 1 | 3 |
| SWK 276 | Working with Adults through the Lifespan - Human Behavior and the Social Environment 2 | 3 |
| SWK 298 | Economics, Policy and Social Welfare | 3 |
| SWK 345 | Practice I: Social Work with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| SWK 346 | Social Work Pre-Practicum 1 | 1 |
| SWK 347 | Social Work Pre-Practicum 2 | 1 |
| SWK 359 | Practice 2: Social Work with Groups | 3 |
| SWK 435 | Practice III: Social Work with Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| SWK 440 | Social Work Leadership Grounded in Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppressive Practice | 3 |
| SWK 460 | Field Practicum Seminar I | 2 |
| SWK 461 | Field Practicum 1 | 5 |
| SWK 480 | Field Practicum Seminar II | 3 |
| SWK 481 | Field Practicum 2 | 5 |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
CSWE standards require that social work majors enter their careers with solid foundations in relevant content areas. Students should, therefore, be alert to the following required support courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology: Self and Society | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology: Human and Cultural Diversity | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology: Culture, Ecology and Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology: Social and Cultural Determinants of Health | ||
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Research Design for the Social Sciences | ||
| Qualitative Methods, Ethnography, and Engagement | ||
| Research Methods And Statistics I | ||
| Political Science Research Methods 2 | ||
| Applied Research: Assessment and Evaluation | ||
In order to be eligible for field placement, a student must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all required courses for the Social Work major and must be certified ready for practicum as detailed in the Social Work Student Handbook & Field Practicum Manual.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in SWK 201, SWK 275, SWK 276, SWK 298, Support courses listed above, and Research courses.
Students must earn a grade of "C+" or better in: SWK 345, SWK 346, SWK 347, SWK 359, SWK 435, SWK 440, SWK 460, SWK 461, SWK 480, SWK 481.
Students may re-take the course 1 time to achieve the required grade.