OVERVIEW
The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance the quality of life for people in a wide variety of circumstances. The majority of social workers work directly with individuals, groups, and families, providing counseling services and case management. Social workers also can serve as advocates, community organizers, social planners, and policymakers in helping to bring about social change and promote human rights. Career options include the field of family services, mental health care, child welfare, aging, health care, women’s services, chemical dependency, corrections, community organizing, and social policy. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to prepare students for beginning professional practice and for graduate study in social work and other helping professions. Social work is also an excellent major for students interested in being a therapist or going to law school. The undergraduate social work program includes human behavior, interviewing skills, assessment, social policy, research, and group work.
Social Work (BSW) Admission Requirements
| FSU Course Code | FSU Course Title | Hours | Min. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| POS1041 | American National Government | 3 | B- |
| BSC1005 | General Biology for Nonmajors | 3 | B- |
| ECO2000 | Intro to Economics | 3 | B- |
| OR | |||
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | B- |
| OR | |||
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | B- |
| PSY2012 | General Psychology | 3 | B- |
| SYG1000 | Intro to Sociology | 3 | B- |
| Notes | |||
- This is a limited access major. The requirements for admission to the program are as follows:
- An application, an updated resume, and a personal statement.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- At least 60 credits earned by time of entry into the program to incl. all FSU CoreFSU or an AA from a Florida public college.
- All five of the common prerequisite courses with a B- or higher in no more than 2 attempts. Prospective students will find the Additional BSW application online at Admissions Information. Applications are considered for fall semester with a June 1 deadline and spring semester with a Nov. 1 deadline.
- Must have completed at least 52 credit hours. Each applicant is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. FSU generally accepts non-remedial, non-vocational coursework taken at accredited institutions for at least elective credit. After admission, the Office of Undergraduate Studies and your academic department will determine how your credit(s) will transfer.
Program of Study
Major Program of Studies at FSU: 50 hours
In order to graduate, students must have a 3.0 GPA in all social work courses and successfully complete Field Instruction.