Candidacy Application

A student must be accepted into candidacy in the Social Work Major prior to enrolling in any Social Work Practice courses (SWK 3350, 3351, 3352, 3353). The candidacy process includes the submission of this application packet and approval by the Social Work Faculty Evaluation Committee. The student will be evaluated on four components: the application form, record of grade achievement (a minimum cumulative QPA of 2.50 is necessary), evidence of professional commitment and participation, and evidence of acceptance of and commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics. These four components, each worth 10 points, will be reviewed and rated by the Faculty Evaluation Committee. A minimum score of 30/40 is required for acceptance

NAME (last, first, & maiden - if applicable)
COLLEGE ADDRESS
COLLEGE PHONE
E-MAIL

Sem. Hrs. Completed			Hrs. Attempted this Semester
Cumulative QPA			Sem/Yr. First Entered M.U.


GRADES in completed SWK required courses thus far.
SWK 2247	SWK 2249	SOC 1101	SOC 1121
SWK 2248	SWK 2251	PSY 1101	ANH 1101

Please attach a typed response to each of the following questions: 1. Briefly describe the development of your interest in Social Work. Discuss the following areas: a.) Personal strengths and limitations b.) Attitudes and feelings you would like to strengthen or change c.) An assessment of Social Work knowledge and skills 2. Describe evidence of professional commitment and participation. Provide specific examples of commitment. Examples may be volunteer experience, involvement with the Social Work Club, involvement in honor societies, participation in other campus or community organizations, or participation in prior coursework that speaks to an interest in Social Work-related concerns. 3. Describe what the NASW Code of Ethics means personally. Discuss the following areas: a.) How personal values fit with the values espoused by the Code. b.) Specific examples of how the Code of Ethics has been accepted and committed to by the student. One example might be that during volunteer work with children, the importance of confidentiality was noted in discussing a certain aspect of what was observed.

Faculty use only: Rating Scores
Application /10	QPA: /10	Commitment/participation /10	NASW: /10

Candidacy Application

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