Admission and Retention Requirements

Students must have completed 40 credits and have a 2.5 GPA, including SWK 200, MTH 111 or 113, and POL 100 for entry into the program. Students are to maintain a 2.5 cumulative CUNY College of Staten Island GPA in Social Work courses to remain in good standing in the BSSW Program. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all Social Work courses, except SWK 350, SWK 360 , and SWK 365, where a grade of B or better is required to advance. SWK 454 and SWK 464 are graded pass/fail.

Transfer Students

The academic records of transfer students will be reviewed and equated with the academic major and general education course offerings of the College of Staten Island to determine the placement of the students in the program.

Applications and Deadlines

Application forms can be obtained from the Department of Social Work website or the Department of Social Work office. In addition to the application form, applicants need to include copies of academic transcripts, a resume detailing volunteer, paid, and unpaid experience, and a well-written and structured personal statement addressing questions specified in the application form. The deadline for entry into the Fall of that same year is February 15th. Applications are reviewed by at least two members of the BSSW Admissions Committee and applicants will be notified of decisions in April of the year of the application. Please consult the Program Director for specific admission procedures.

Fieldwork

Fieldwork courses are included in the Professional Foundation Content Requirement. Fieldwork is designed to facilitate the integration of theoretical knowledge and professional skills. Students are placed in health, education, and social service agencies on Staten Island and in other boroughs for two semesters during their senior year. Under the supervision of professional social workers, students work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students are evaluated by the agency supervisor at the end of each semester. Students participate in the evaluation process and sign the evaluation forms.

Social Work BS - Bachelor of Science

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