Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work

Catalog Year 2024-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for SOCIAL WORK

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree based on the Social Work curriculum.

• Earn a minimum of 2.0 GPA for the associate degree.

• A maximum of 63 credits will transfer and apply toward a bachelor’s degree requirements.

• Submit your transfer application for Fall admission by March 1 and for Spring admission by December 1, including an unofficial transcript.

• Request an official transcript to be sent upon completing the associate degree.

• Transfer within four years of first enrolling at the community college and within one year of completing the appropriate associate degree.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: Transfer Admissions & Services https://www.nsu.edu/transfer

• Register Intent to Transfer: By the end of your first semester at the Community College through College Connect at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Admission Application: By May 1 at https://www.nsu.edu/Admissions-Aid/Apply-Online

• Financial Aid: https://www.nsu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: By October 1 at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Grades of C or higher are required for all SWK courses.

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, and complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and Norfolk State University within your first year. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Students have the opportunity to work with a variety of populations. There is job security and possible variety with potential for advancement in management.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of a transfer-level associate degree satisfies all lower-division general education requirements.

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The agreement of guaranteed admission into the college applies to students earning an associate degree concurrent with high school who have completed a transfer-approved degree with a minimum of 45 credits completed through a Virginia Community College, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and that meets all requirements outlined in the Transfer Guide.

• Credit for Prior Learning: All course credits that were awarded by the two-year institution for equivalent prior learning experiences (IB, AP, CLEP, Military, etc.) will transfer based on the transfer equivalence for the course awarded.

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at the community college post high school graduation. For students maintaining continuous enrollment, this entitlement will be in effect for a minimum of four years from the time of the student’s first enrollment at the two-year institution. Students must enroll at the four-year institution within one year of completing their associate degree.

Is This College Right For Me?

• NSU has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Top 20 HBCUs in the nation.

• It is close to downtown Norfolk and within driving distance of Virginia Beach.

• On-campus housing is available.

• Weekend/evening/summer courses are available, and online degree options are available for several programs.

• NSU is a military-friendly institution.

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor’s degree?

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at Norfolk State University?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• A Bachelor of Social Work prepares you for multiple careers, such as medical social worker, traveling social worker, community outreach, child welfare, case manager, etc.

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education which accredits programs at the BSW and MSW levels.

• 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 about Social Work Accreditation at https://www.nsu.edu/social-work/accreditation.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• NSU accepts close to 90 percent of students who complete an application.

• The average GPA of students admitted is a 2.9.

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Do 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).

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students complete a field practicum experience to apply classroom knowledge. This practical professional experience increases learning and resume enhancement.