Supervised field experience in selected social work agencies or related services is an integral part of the program and also meets the criteria of the college's Cooperative Education program. The Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Candidates for social work are selected on the basis of scholarship, evidence of a personal commitment to human betterment, and awareness of diversity in terms of race, age, gender, creed, and ethnic origin. Social work students must demonstrate personal and professional behavior which reflects a commitment to the ethics of the social work profession. In addition to completing the requirements of the Bachelor of Social Work, students must be accepted in their Junior year by the Social Work Admissions Committee to continue the program.
Sociology broadens the student's perspective of the overall organization and function of society.
A sociologist is concerned with the scientific study of social phenomena arising out of group relationships. A major in sociology is useful as preprofessional preparation for advanced research and teaching in sociology, community planning, public administration, law and medical professions, and other fields concerned with social relationships. The department offers these degrees and majors.