Bachelor of Science Degree

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree must complete all the requirements listed in the program requirements below.

For non-native English-speaking students only, the following options are available:

Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students OR
TOEFL, IELTS, other USU approved exam, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the university admission criteria

Social Work Major

Career Additional Matriculation Requirements: Students must apply for the Social Work major once all pre-program courses are completed or are in progress. Application requirements and admission cycle dates can be found on the social work website.

Minimum GPA for Graduation:

2.75 major
2.75 USU

Minimum Grade Accepted: B- or better in all SW courses (in course, course, course, SW3000, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course). C or better grade in all other major specific courses including electives. C- or better grade for QL course prerequisite and for SOC3120.

Students may declare Social Work as their major at any time, but are considered pre-major students until they are accepted into the Social Work program. All Social Work courses are open to any student with the exception of practice courses (SW3000, course, course, course, course, course, course) and the field practicum courses (course and course), all of which require admission to the major. All Social Work electives are available to students prior to acceptance into the major. Once admitted to the program, Social Work students must complete courses in the prescribed sequence indicated in their acceptance letter and identified by an academic advisor. This ensures that students build the necessary professional foundation for each class. Maintenance of a high grade point average and demonstration of professional behavior is important as students progress through the major.

Social Work - BA, BS

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