Social Work B.S.W.
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College of Education & Human Service Professions (DCEH)253 - Bachelor of Social Work
Are students ever admitted to a pre-major status before admission to this major?
Yes, freshmen and transfer students
Minimum number of completed courses required for admission
4
Minimum number of completed credits required for admission
30
Preferred program admission GPA for students admitted to degree-granting college(s)
2.5
Preferred program admission GPA for students from other University of Minnesota campuses
2.5
Preferred program admission GPA for students transferring from other institutions
2.5
Explanation for GPA preference higher than 2.0 for admission
Students need to demonstrate ability to do academic work in the major.
Description of other application requirements
Prior to admission to the major, students must be enrolled in or have completed with a 'C' or better the courses listed under Program Admission Requirements. Students must have also completed a minimum of 30 credits by the end of Spring Semester prior to beginning the BSW Program. Transfer students will be allowed to take SW1000 their first semester in the program if the equivalent class is not offered at the institution they are transferring from.
Current UMD students who want to change colleges into this major must:
1 - meet with a CEHSP Professional Advisor (z.umn.edu/cehspadvisors).
2 - be in good academic standing* with UMD.
*Students who are not in good academic standing (GPA below a 2.0) should meet with a CEHSP professional advisor to discuss change of college options.
NOTE: students in this major start as a pre-major. During the meeting with a CEHSP professional advisor students will learn the major requirement expectations.
Current UMD students who want to change colleges into this major must:
1 - meet with a CEHSP Professional Advisor (z.umn.edu/cehspadvisors).
2 - be in good academic standing* with UMD.
*Students who are not in good academic standing (GPA below a 2.0) should meet with a CEHSP professional advisor to discuss change of college options.
NOTE: students in this major start as a pre-major. During the meeting with a CEHSP professional advisor students will learn the major requirement expectations.