t h e c o l l e g e at r i n d g e •
The student will comprehend, relate, and apply ethical principles governing social work and counseling research and clinical practice and be familiar with the ethical standards published by the American Psychological Association and the National Association of Clinical Social Workers. • The student will be able to demonstrate the critical thinking, scientific commitment, and skepticism necessary to evaluate experiences and presentations about psychosocial principles. • The student will have the ability to present a logical argument or hypothesis with clear written and oral communication and effectively use APA, ASA style in written communication. • The student will be able to articulate his or her immediate career plans and a rationale for those plans in terms of his/her own skills and abilities. • The student will be able to demonstrate emotional maturity, exemplify social, moral, and personal responsibility working in the field. • The student has satisfactorily met the criteria for an entry level position in human services and/or related fields, or for entry into a graduate level Social Work or Counseling program. A major and a minor are offered in Social Work and Counseling. The mission of the Social Work and Counseling major is to prepare undergraduates for jobs and careers in social work, human services, and criminal justice, as well as undertake further challenges in graduate & professional schools of higher education. The goal of this program is for students to demonstrate competence in both the theory and practice of social work and counseling. The program provides students the opportunity to engage in research, paraprofessional training and internship experiences in the field. In order to fulfill graduation requirements, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the major, and complete 120 credits. In addition, in order to complete minor or certificate programs, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in those programs. The major develops an informed understanding of contemporary society and is structured to build the self-confidence needed to help others make intelligent choices in their lives. Career options include childcare, intake and substance abuse counseling, community organizing, residential youth counseling, rehabilitation counseling, and youth employment counseling. A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 must be maintained in required Social Work and Counseling courses in order to remain in the major. Honors are accorded the student who has a 3.00 grade point average overall and a 3.25 grade point average in major courses. High Honors are awarded the student who has a 3.00 grade point average overall and a 3.50 grade point average in major courses.
Major Requirements (In addition PS101 SO101 SO103 SO203 PS230
to the General and Liberal Education Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Social Work Community Organization Child and Adolescent Development PS322 Social Psychology or PS420 Theories of Personality PS260 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Curriculum) PS340 Techniques of Counseling I SO335 Introduction to Sociological Theory or SO336 Topics in Social Theory PS261 Research Methods in Psychology or SO218 Quantitative Research Methods or SO219 Qualitative Research Methods 219