BSW Orientation Amy Kalb, DSW, LMSW BSW Program Director

BSW Orientation Amy Kalb, DSW, LMSW BSW Program Director & Assistant Professor School of Social Work Wichita State University [email protected]

Social Work Faculty & Staff Dr. Kyoung Lee Director of the School of Social Work Dr. Amy Kalb BSW Program Director Ms. Debbie Willsie Field Practicum Director, Child Welfare Certificate Program Ms. BreAnn Gilkey Field Practicum Associate Ms. Deah Davis Addiction Certificate Program Ms. Shaunna Millar MSW Program Director Dr. Fred Besthorn Dr. Karen CountrymanRoswurm Dr. Eveline Ndii Kalomo Dr. Jeoung Min Lee Ms. Stacey Popejoy Dr. Dasha Shamrova Ms. Trisha Wenrich, Senior Administrative Assistant Mr. La’Rell Marion, Administrative Assistant

Student Success Debbie Haslam Fairmount College Success Coach Wichita State University Lindquist Hall Room 302 [email protected] www.wichita.edu/student life/resources/ofdss/

How We are Unique?

A Career in Social Work What you bring with you Your empathy and care for others An ability to accept and strive to understand all people Your desire to improve the quality of life for others Your Social Work Education Service to Others Belief in Worth and Dignity of All People Commitment to Social Justice Integrity—Code of Ethics Importance of Human Relationships—Connect people to Others Competence

Where We Work

Dimensions in the definition of Generalist Practice Generalist Practitioner of Social Work Knowledge, Values, and Skills Framework that allows a Social Worker to engage and intervene in all levels of practice Individuals, Family (Micro) Groups (Mezzo) Policy, Community, State (Macro) Assess Problems using a broad lens Wide Range of Skills-Assess, Research, Organize, Intervene, Impact Change Coordinate care with others to ensure continuity of care

Pre-program requirements and procedures for admission into the BSW Program: Pre-program requirements and procedures for admission into the BSW Program: 1) Sophomore rank or above (at least 45 credit hours; but most students will have completed 3 semesters of full-time study). 2) Overall GPA of 2.0 or above ("C") 3) Attendance at a BSW Orientation session Cont

Pre-program requirements and procedures for admission into the BSW Program: 4) Completion of the following "basic skills" courses with a grade of "C" or better: 1. English 100 (English Composition) or English 101 (College English I) 2. English 102 (College English II) 3. Communications 111 (Public Speaking) 4. Math 111 (College Algebra), 131 (Contemporary Mathematics), or 112 (Precalculus) 5) Completion or in the process of completing the following Social Work pre-major courses: 5. Biology 106 (The Human Organism) or Human Biology equivalent 6. Lab in any Natural Science 7. Psychology 111 (General Psychology) 8. Sociology 111 (Introduction to Sociology) 9. Social Work 201 (Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare) or equivalent course from another college

Pre-program requirements and procedures for admission into the BSW Program: 6) Submission of BSW application which includes Completed BSW Application form Personal narrative indicating interests/motivations/experiences to establish suitability for the social work profession 2 references WSU Model (photo) Release Copy of Transcript (unofficial) Statements on computer technology competency, acknowledgement of the BSW manual, and acknowledgement of the NASW Code of Ethics (on website) Practicum Statement, Liability Insurance Notification, Undergraduate Certificate in Social Work and Addiction OR Child Welfare

Application Review and Admission Decisions Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline Deadlines twice a year – Oct. 15th and March 15th Admission decisions are made by the social work faculty following review of the applications. Since the population of majors and the enrollment size of advanced practice courses must be balanced with program resources or available faculty, meeting the minimum requirements may not always guarantee admission.

Upper Division Classes Admission to Program required for upper division (400 level) Social Work Practice and Practicum classes is restricted to social work students who have been formally admitted to the program. You can enroll in upper division elective Social Work classes

Variety of class offerings Undergraduate Certificate in Social Work and Addictions (UCSWA)—Must meet with Deah Davis Social work and addictions Pharmacology Forensic social work Practicum focused in addictions Undergraduate Certificate in Social Work and Child Welfare (UCSWC)—Must meet with Debbie Willsie Generalist practice with children and families Forensic social work Elective (DV, human trafficking, diverse families, more) Practicum focused in child welfare A variety of other electives year-round!

Student Organization of Social Work (SOSW) https://www.facebook.com/groups/124308519973/

Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society “Like” the Facebook page – Phi Alpha www.facebook.com/phialphawsu

School of Social Work Webpage www.wichita.edu/socialwork Provides current information on events and calendars Links you to other social work resources https://www.facebook.com/wsusw https://twitter.com/wsusocialwork www.pinterest.com/wsusocialwork www.facebook.com/shockerworks

Mark Your Calendar! BSW Application Deadlines Oct 15th and March 15th Available online at www.wichita.edu/socialwork Practicum Inventory and Resume are also due on Dec. 1st for those going into field practicum on Fall of 2021.

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Questions? School of Social Work Amy Kalb [email protected]