The TWU Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation, 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457. Phone: 703-683-8080.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Child Welfare – Department of Children’s Services; Child Advocacy Programs; School-based Services
• Case Management – Shelter Programs; School-based; Child and Family
• School Social Work (licensure available)
• Mental Health Care & Medical Social Work
  Community Practice with non-profit and for-profit agencies
• Criminal Justice – Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA); Juvenile Justice; Domestic Violence Court Advocates; Victim’s Advocates

LBSW
Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for the state exam through each state’s regulatory board and accrediting agencies. Upon the successful completion of the exam, students will become Licensed Bachelor Social Workers (LBSW). BSW graduates have the potential to complete in one year a master’s in social work in programs offering advanced standing.

SCHOOL SW LICENSURE
The Tennessee Wesleyan University Social Work Program offers the opportunity for State of Tennessee School Social Work Licensure to currently enrolled social work students as well as persons who currently hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Licensure in school social work offers classroom knowledge as well as specific field experience to equip students with the knowledge and skills to practice in school settings throughout the state of Tennessee. In collaboration with the Tennessee Wesleyan University’s Education Department, the Social Work Program will certify applicants for the State of Tennessee School Social Work License. (See student handbook for full requirements)

For more information on the licensure programs contact socialwork@tnwesleyan.edu. The TWU Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation, 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457.  Phone: 703-683-8080 www.cswe.org  

The Field Education program is designed to provide students the opportunity to put their skills and knowledge to practice in a real world setting through 400 hours of Field Placement in a practice setting. All students will work with the Field Education Director to secure their required field practicum placements. Students are advised that several field placement agencies require a criminal background check.  The outcome of this background check can impact a student’s field placement opportunities. 

FIELD PRACTICUM EDUCATION MANUAL

All students interested in social work as their major must make formal application to the Social Work Program. Students should submit their application during their sophomore year by the appropriate deadline.

2023-2024 Academic Year BSW Application Deadlines

• Current Student Application Deadline is February 23, 2024
• Transfer Student Application Deadline is July 1, 2024

Applications received after the above deadlines will be reviewed and considered on a space available basis.

Social work major course work, not including prerequisite courses, requires a minimum of four (4) semesters.  Students must consider this prior to (1) changing majors and/or (2) transferring from another institution. 

 Admission Criteria and Application Process

Every student must meet the following minimum criteria prior to applying for official admission to the Social Work Program.

1. Have an overall GPA of at least 2.5.
2. Complete of the following pre-requisite courses:  PSY 101, SOC 101, and SWRK 231 with a minimum of a “C” in each.
3. Complete a written program application, including the following:
   
   1. Two recommendations (one academic, one professional/volunteer related)
   2. A copy of your professional resume
   3. A copy of your unofficial transcript for all coursework completed
   4. Personal Narrative
4. Complete an interview with BSW Program faculty.