Admission to the Social Work Program
Students may provisionally declare a social work major early in their academic careers at Ashland University. However, there is an admission-to-the-major process which must be successfully completed before the student is permitted to proceed with junior and senior level courses.
| Social Work Department Student Handbook |
| Application to the Social Work Major |
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The Admission-to-the-Major application packet requests the following documentation:
- Course grade of 'C' or better in SOCWK 221 (or an approved equivalent transfer course) & GPA of 2.25 or above
- Completion of an autobiographical summary which demonstrates social functioning that allows for effective education and practice, values that are consistent with the profession, and good writing skills
- A current transcript
- Submission of three reference forms that substantiate readiness for social work education and practice
- Demonstration of professional attitudes and behaviors including attendance, time management, responsibility, and respectful relationships with colleagues/instructors in social work classroom environment
- Completion of student agreement
- Completion of an interview with the faculty demonstrating adequate communication skills (speaking, organizing ideas), academic potential, personal values that will fit with professional values, and the ability to be self-reflective, to handle stress, and to be objective
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