Community college equivalents to KU courses are available from the School of Social Welfare or through community college counselors. A maximum of 64 credit hours from a community college may be transferred to count toward the B.S.W. degree. The School of Social Welfare encourages qualified students to participate in the University Honors Program. This program offers outstanding students an expanded opportunity to develop special abilities and interests. Students prepare for the responsibilities of social work, involving professional functioning, knowledge and use of professional ethics, values, attitudes, and skills.
Students analyze their values critically to develop a unified personal and professional framework.
Students develop their professional commitment to a code of ethics and understanding of social work to govern their professional behavior. Students acquire a knowledge and understanding of individual, group, community, institutional, and cultural dynamics and behavior. Students become familiar with concepts, theories, and empirical findings that enable them to practice effectively as professional social workers. Students achieve a command of fundamental social work research. A knowledge of the scientific method is acquired and applied to current research.