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Baccalaureate in Social Work
Norfolk State University
Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.
Program Details
Baccalaureate in Social Work
Baccalaureate in Social WorkBaccalaureate in Social Work
Norfolk State University
Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.
The Baccalaureate in Social Work Program prepares students who are capable of delivering social work services at the foundational level using a generalist practice approach that reflects multi-level systems. The program empowers students to address social injustices, with an emphasis on cultural diversity, critical thinking, and human rights.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Students must complete a Field Practicum experience before graduating. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center www.TransferVirginia.org. Connect with an advisor at your community college and NSU within your first year. College Connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Grades of C or higher are required for all SWK courses. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | Advanced Standing Master's Degree: Completion of the BSW makes a student eligible for application to the MSW Program (Master's in Social Work). |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Graduates find professional careers in the community working with various populations including gerontology, youth, infants, families, hospitals, military, courts, and education. Students continue to meet the CSWE accreditation competencies for professional social workers. Read more here: https://www.nsu.edu/social-work/accreditation. |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Baccalaureate in Social Work
120
BS in Social Work
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 75 credits may be applied to this program.
First Year
32
Seminar
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO-105
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO-105L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CSC-150
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
English Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HED-100
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PED-100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH-103
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
History Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY-210
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SOC-101
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Professional Development, Leadership, and Ethics Cluster
3
Complete courses from the following Course list:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Second Year
31
SEM-201
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ECN-200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
POS-100/231
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Minimum grde of C is required
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
PSY-280
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
ENG-285/SCM-285
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SWK-200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SWK-207/207H
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SWK-220/220H
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SCI-101/101H
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Third Year
30
SOC-331 or PSY-250
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SOC-344
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SOC-355
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SWK-300
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
AND
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SWK-309
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SWK-312
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SWK-313
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SWK-319
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Social Work Electives
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
3 SWK Credits at 3xx or 4xx level except those listed. A minimum grade of C is required.
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject:
AND
Course(s) of level 400
OR
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject:
AND
Course(s) of level 300
But NOT
courses from the following Course list:
Cultural Perspectives - Social Science
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Fourth Year
27
Social Work Courses - SWK-318
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Work Courses - SWK-416
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Work Courses - SWK-490
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Social Work Courses - SWK-491
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Social Work Courses - SWK-495
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Social Work Courses - SWK-496
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Social Work Courses - SWK-498A
0
Complete courses from the following Course:
Social Work Courses - SWK-498B
0
Complete courses from the following Course:
Take SWK-411 or SWK-497
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Work Electives
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
3 SWK Credits at 3xx or 4xx level except those listed. A minimum grade of C is required.
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject:
AND
Course(s) of level 400
OR
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject:
AND
Course(s) of level 300
But NOT
courses from the following Course list:
Cultural Perspectives - Humanities
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Norfolk State University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of the University Core general education component of the NSU undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major.
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Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete 3 college-specific general education courses. All courses are evaluated and trasnferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | We accept AP, IB, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. |
| Did You Know That... |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Norfolk State University enrolls approximately 400 transfer students each fall. The average class size is 23 students . The student to teacher ratio is 18:1. On campus housing is available. Our top five academic programs for transfer students is Pre-Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Business, and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Students may confirm intent to enroll via the Transfer VA Portal using College Connect. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University | Bachelor of Arts Social Work | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Social Sciences - Pre-Social Work Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services - Pre Social Work Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Human Services Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Social Sciences: Deaf Studies Specialization, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Christopher Newport University | Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Major in Social Work | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Social Work, Major in Social Work | Bachelor | Bachelor of Social Work | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Longwood University | Social Work BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BSW in Social Work | Bachelor | Bachelor of Social Work | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Bachelor of Social Work | Bachelor | Bachelor of Social Work | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mary Baldwin University | Bachelor of Social Work | Bachelor | Bachelor of Social Work | 4-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Social Work, BSW | Bachelor | Bachelor of Social Work | 4-Year | Hybrid |
| Ferrum College | B.S.W. in Social Work | Bachelor | Bachelor of Social Work | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work | Bachelor | Bachelor of Social Work | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-1021.00 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 21-1019.00 | Counselors, All Other | All counselors not listed separately. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 21-1022.00 | Healthcare Social Workers | Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 21-1013.00 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 21-1023.00 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 21-1092.00 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 25-1113.00 | Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 21-1029.00 | Social Workers, All Other | All social workers not listed separately. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 11-9151.00 | Social and Community Service Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers. | Management Occupations |
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