Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Student Handbook and Field Manual 2021-2022 The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve. ~Albert Schweitzer ii Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) Student Handbook & Field Manual Table of Contents I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1 Welcome and Introduction ................................................................................................ 1 About Salisbury University................................................................................................ 1 The School of Social Work Mission Statement ................................................................... 3 Diversity and Inclusion ..................................................................................................... 3 Social Work: A Code of Ethics .......................................................................................... 4 II. THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION ........................................................................................................... 5 Social Work Professionals: It is a Step-by-Step Process ....................................................... 5 Social Work Professionals: Education, Licensing, and Career Path Options ....................... 6 National Association of Social Workers ............................................................................. 6 For Further Information .................................................................................................... 7 III. THE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM ....................................................................................................... 8 Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) Program Mission ............................................... 8 BASW Program Goals ...................................................................................................... 8 BASW Generalist Core Curriculum ................................................................................... 8 Core Competencies of BASW Program ............................................................................. 8 IV. ADMISSION TO THE BASW SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ............ 13 Admission Procedures ...................................................................................................... 13 Completing the Application to Social Work Undergraduate Program ................................ 13 Student BASW Admission Checklist ................................................................................ 14 Students Transfer from Other Institutions ......................................................................... 15 Specific Transfer Policies for the School of Social Work ................................................ 16 V. CURRICULUM ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 17 Liberal Arts Core Requirements and General Education ................................................... 17 Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work ......................................................... 19 Curriculum Guide: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work ......................................................... 21 2-4 Year Curriculum Guide for the BASW Program ......................................................... 22 VI. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................... 23 Academic & Professional Advising of BASW Students ..................................................... 23 Advising Procedures and Specific Salisbury University Information .................................. 24 Faculty Availability ...................................................................................................... 24 Accommodations for Disabilities ...................................................................................... 24 Class Attendance ............................................................................................................. 25 Online and Hybrid Course Attendance ............................................................................. 25 Technology Requirements ................................................................................................ 25 Help with MyClasses ....................................................................................................... 26 Professional Writing ........................................................................................................ 26 Writing Across the Curriculum ......................................................................................... 26 Emergency Notification System for the Salisbury Campus ................................................ 27 Campus E-mail Communication ...................................................................................... 27 Social Medical and Digital Technology ............................................................................ 27 Drop or Withdrawal from a Class ..................................................................................... 27 Graduation Procedure (SU) .............................................................................................. 28 iii Policy and Procedures Concerning Technical Standards for Admission, Academic Matriculation, and Graduation in the Salisbury University Social Work Program .............. 28 Social Work Program Grade Requirements ...................................................................... 35 Academic Integrity ........................................................................................................... 35 Appeal Process for Academic Performance ....................................................................... 36 Policy on Academic Standing and Program Readmission .................................................. 37 Mandated Reporters ......................................................................................................... 38 VII. FIELD INSTRUCTION PROGRAM ........................................................................................................ 39 Overview ......................................................................................................................... 39 The Field Education Experience ....................................................................................... 39 SOWK 420: Field Education I and SOWK 421: Field Education II ................................... 40 Course Description ....................................................................................................... 40 Grading ....................................................................................................................... 40 Selection of Field Education Agencies .............................................................................. 40 Selection of Field Supervisors ........................................................................................... 41 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 42 Director of Undergraduate Field Education ................................................................... 42 Satellite Field Practice Coordinator ............................................................................... 42 Field Liaison ................................................................................................................ 43 The Field Supervisor .................................................................................................... 43 The Student .................................................................................................................. 44 Learning Contract ............................................................................................................ 45 Outcome Assessment/Program Evaluation....................................................................... 45 Employment-Based Field Education ............................................................................. 45 Academic Standing ...................................................................................................... 46 Exemptions from Fieldwork ......................................................................................... 46 Holidays ...................................................................................................................... 46 Scheduling, Absences, Emergencies, and Illness ............................................................ 46 Problems within the Agency ......................................................................................... 47 Changing Agency Placements ....................................................................................... 47 Policy Regarding Sexual Harassment in Field Placement ............................................... 47 Element of Safety and Risk ........................................................................................... 48 Statement of Risk Regarding COVID-19 ....................................................................... 48 Requirements for Certain Field Placements ..................................................................