BSSW Program

 

Mission Statement

The University of North Dakota, Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program provides students with knowledge, values and skills for generalist social work, with an emphasis on culturally responsive practice in rural communities.

Applications & Forms

Students may apply in any term. The deadline for fall is March 15th, for spring is October 15th and for summer is June 15th. To apply for admission to the program, students complete the application, available on the Department’s web site, in consultation with their advisor. The BSSW Director will notify the student of the decision.

Provisional admission may be considered when a student requests such admission, the student is making steady progress towards meeting the admissions criteria, and a workable plan for success including a timeline for achievement is completed in conjunction with the advisor. The plan must be approved by the student, the advisor, and the BSSW Director.

• Application Form (required for admission into BSSW program)
• Volunteer Form (required for admission into BSSW program)
• Assignment of Faculty Advisor Form (Pre-Social Work majors)

Program Description

Students interested in declaring social work as a major meet initially with the Director of the BSSW Program, who will work with the student to create a plan of study. Students are then assigned an advisor, who will work with the student throughout the remainder of their career at UND.  For more information, please contact Ken Flanagan, BSSW Director, or call (701) 777-3769.  For more information on Pre-Social Work majors, please contact Lani Crosby, BSSW Academic Advisor, or call (701) 777-3556.

Admission Requirements and Process

Admission Criteria:

• Completion of SWk 255 and 257.
• Overall GPA of 2.75 (effective in catalog copy 2009-2011).
• Grade of B or higher in SWk 255 and 257.
• Willingness to adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and the UND Code of Student Life.
• Completion of 45 semester hours of coursework at the end of the term in which the application is submitted.
• Students may apply during any term including fall, spring, summer. To apply for admission to the program, students complete the application, available on the Department's web site, in consultation with their advisor.

The application process is competitive. All factors including grade point average, strength of written materials, and volunteer experience will be given consideration in decision surrounding admission. The BSSW Director will notify the student of the decision regarding admission. Following admissions, students are required to sign statements including: 1) That they are aware they will need to pass the required BSSW comprehensive exam prior to graduation, and 2) That they will adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and the University of North Dakota Code of Student Life, and 3) Ability to obtain a social work license is not guaranteed upon completion of program.

Provisional admission may be considered when a student: 1) requests such admission; 2) is making steady progress towards meeting the admissions criteria; 3) has a workable plan for success, including a timeline for achievement; and 4) has met with the advisor. The plan must be approved by the student, the advisor and the BSSW Director.