Undergraduate Program
Program & Curriculum
- Our program is designed to produce versatile, multi-talented social workers, who can address needs and emerging issues within contexts ranging from individual services to policy innovation, from community organizing to resource development
- The curriculum demonstrate the Program's commitment to evidence-based practice knowledge, values and skills. Such aspects include: 12 credits and 420 clock hours of Field education
- A focus on social work values and ethics and practice with diverse populations is infused throughout the curriculum
- Please view the Undergraduate Catalog for more detailed information
Admissions
- Social work majors of junior standing (a minimum of 64 total semester hours) must apply for formal admission to the major
- Minimum admission requirements are: Completion of SOCW 200 and 210 with at least the grade of "C;" a 2.3 overall grade point average, and completion of 60 clock hours of volunteer or paid experience in a human services field
- Students who apply for admission to the major should have completed the 30 semester hours of the System General Education requirements and a substantial portion of the University Institutional Graduation Requirements by the time they apply
- No credit hours may be awarded for "life experience" towards the social work major
Students with Disabilities
Admission decisions at the U. are made without regard to disabilities. All prospective students are expected to present academic credentials at or above the minimum standards for admission and meet any technical standards that may be required for admission to a specific program. If you are a prospective student with a disability and need assistance or accommodations during the admissions/application process, please contact the Director of Disability Services, 119B Service Center North, USD, Vermillion, SD 57069. Phone: 605-677-3172. E-mail: disabilityservices@usd.edu.