The Liberal Arts Foundation

The liberal arts foundation is provided by the general university curriculum, the purpose of which is to give students the opportunity to acquire the historical, scientific, and aesthetic foundation and skills necessary to understand and evaluate human experience and to enjoy a life motivated by tolerance and concern for others. The liberal arts base attempts to provide the student with an opportunity to develop the basic competencies in communication, critical thinking, contextual understanding, aesthetic sensibility and ethical awareness. It is upon these competencies that the professional knowledge, values, and skills of the social work major are developed. General university requirements include courses in:

Fine Arts
       Art 131, Music l31, or Drama l31

Humanities

English 101 and 102 (101 may be waived with an SAT verbal score of 700 or better and a 3.5 or better in high school English). Exemption, however, is not recommended.

English and/or American Literature - 2 courses: One course in foreign literature may be substituted for one literature course. This may be either a course in the language or in English translation, provided it is approved in advance by the student's advisor.

Foreign Language - 1-3 courses:

1. Students beginning a new language at Campbell University must pass either the 201-level course in the language or attain a satisfactory score on a nationally-normed equivalent examination approved in advance by the Chairman of the Foreign Language Department.
2. Students continuing a language in which they completed less than two units in high school must pass the 201-level course or an approved exam.
3. Students continuing a language in which they completed two or more units in high school must pass the 202-level course or an approved exam.

Two courses in Religion: Religion 101 and Family 340 are required of majors. World Civilization 111 and 112.

Mathematics And Science

Math l60, Statistics, for majors
Computers 125, for majors

Two laboratory science courses, General Biology and Human Anatomy for majors.

Physical Education

Physical Education 185
One activity course

Social Science And Humanities Option
Majors take Sociology 225, Psychology 222, Psychology 461, Psychology 364, Sociology 345 and four semesters of CEP (Cultural Enrichment Program). CEP programs represent an attempt to facilitate communication within the University, to contribute to the cultural and educational opportunities of the campus, and to stimulate religious search and commitment. Programs feature lectures, fine arts programs, and theology.

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Admission to the Major

Students may apply for formal admission to the major in social work after completing the general university curriculum requirements and Social Work 201 and Social Work 290 with grades of C or better. Admission is based on academic achievement of a total grade point average of 2.25 or better, and demonstration of motivation and aptitude for the profession. Intended majors are required to take Introduction to Sociology 225, Introduction to Psychology 222, Human Anatomy 221, Mathematics l60 (Statistics), Introduction to Computers l25, and Sociology 340 (Family). Application to the major involves:

a. Completion of the Application
b. Preparation of a written statement of reasons for wanting to enter the social work profession
c. Review by the Social Work Department Admissions Committee, composed of two social work program faculty and one outside faculty member when necessary. Students will be notified by letter of acceptance into the major, or requested to make an appointment to meet with the committee if questions arise about eligibility for the major. Students may also request a personal interview with the committee. Students with personal or situational problems which interfere with their ability to work in a professional helping capacity with others may be asked to enter counseling and/or give evidence that their difficulties are resolved to the extent they are able to perform satisfactorily in a professional helping relationship. Students whose skills in oral or written expression are deficient or students who earn less than a grade of C in English 101 and 102 may be asked to complete remedial work prior to being accepted into the major, since the ability to express oneself in both written and oral form are crucial to the practice of social work.
              On occasion, the Admissions Committee may find that a particular individual simply is not suited to social work, and may recommend that admission to the major be denied. In such cases, students will be counseled about the decision and assisted in selecting and transferring to another major. Students may appeal this decision to the Chair of the Department of Social Work. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome, a grievance may be filed with the Dean of the School of Education. The appeals process must be completed at each level before proceeding to the next. Appeals should be made in writing within 30 days of the Admissions Committee's response by letter to the student's application for admission to the Major. Reasons for denial of entry into the major include demonstration of attitudes which are not congruent with social work values and ethics, personality characteristics which render the individual unsuited to professional social work, overwhelming personal or situational problems which interfere with their ability to perform as a professional social worker, or failure to meet the academic requirements for admission to the major. In all instances, the University code of behavior applies, and students should be aware they can be dismissed from the University and program for violation of university rules and regulations specified in the Campbell University Student Handbook.
d. On acceptance into the major, the student will be assigned a social work faculty advisor if they do not already have one. The student should make an appointment with the advisor to ensure that all necessary documents and records are in order, and to plan their curriculum. University requirements for transfer of advisor, etc., apply.

Only students who are formally admitted to the major can take social work courses beyond the introductory courses (SOWK 201 and SOWK 290).

Other courses required of social work majors include Human Diversity (345), Psychology of Human Relations (364), and Abnormal Psychology (461).

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 and complete their required courses to take SOWK 490 and SOWK 491. Students must earn grades of "C" or better in all social work courses to remain in the major. Declaration of intent to major in social work does not constitute formal admission to the major.

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Social Work Program

 
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