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Social Work General Program Requirements

Social Work (BSW)

I would like to know......

What do social workers do?
How can I learn more about diversity and programs that support diversity?
What classes should I take?
More about the Social Work Club and Phi Alpha Honor Society
What is APA Style and where can I learn more about it?
Where can I get help writing my paper?
When do I apply for graduation?
Where can I go to get my MSW?

What do social workers do?

View "Be a Social Worker" powerpoint

How can I learn more about diversity and programs that support diversity?

Click here for U of M-Flint Social Work Department's Statement on Diversity

NASW is committed to social justice for all. Discrimination and prejudice directed against any group are damaging to the social, emotional, and economic well-being of the affected group and of society as a whole. NASW has a strong affirmative action program that applies to national and chapter leadership and staff. It supports three national committees on equity issues: the National Committee on Women's Issues, National Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the National Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues. Click here for information on some of NASW's material and work on diversity and equity issues.

Student Services and Enrollment Management (SSEM) recognizes and respects human identities that are different from our own or those to which we belong. As the University of Michigan-Flint is a diverse campus, SSEM embraces all aspects of diversity and strives for inclusive communities. The Web links on SSEM's "Valuing Our Diversity" page represent offices and resources that assist the Flint campus in celebrating its diversity in a safe and considerate environment. A few of these links are also linked below.

Academic, cultural, social, and religious clubs, associations, fellowships, and councils

The Ellen Bommarito Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Center

Accessibility Services (for our students with disabilities)

Women's Educational Center

What classes should I take?

Click here for a powerpoint presentation explaining the required General Education and Social Work courses

New BSW Curriculum (2009) Worksheet

We encourage students interested in pursuing a BSW to schedule an advising appointment with the Social Work Department prior to registering for classes to set up a course plan.

Contact Ella Moore at (810) 762-3390 to schedule a time to discuss our program!

More about the Social Work Club and Phi Alpha Honor Society

Social Work Club

Social Work Club engages in such activities that act to improve social welfare. These may be educational or informational sessions, on campus and off campus events benefiting the community, county, state, nation or world and working as a team both with internal members and external agencies.

Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 4-5 p.m. An additional meeting will be held following from 6-7 p.m. to accomodate those unable to make the earlier meeting.

Questions or concerns should be directed to:

Denise Sanfilippo, President @ dsanfili@umflint.edu or Lorraine Vaughn, VP @ lorrainv@umflint.edu


		Phi Alpha
		Phi Alpha is a national honor society for undergraduate and graduate social work students. Membership is open to students who have attained sophomore status and a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Phi Alpha has an academic focus, and hosts different scholastic type events throughout the year. To apply for membership in Phi Alpha: 1. Be sure you have taken at least three social work courses here. 2. Check your qualifications-at least a 3.0 overall GPA with a 3.25 in core social work courses. 3. Send an email to the faculty advisor, include your UMID# for transcript review

What is APA Style and where can I learn more about it?

APA Style originated in 1929 when a group of psychologists, anthropologists, and business managers convened and sought to establish a simple set of procedures or "style rules" that would codify the many components of scientific writing to increase the ease of reading comprehension. As with other editorial styles, APA Style consists of rules or guidelines that a publisher observes to ensure clear and consistent presentation of written material.

For and online tutorial of APA Style, click on the APA Style logo
You also may find the Purdue Online Writing Lab a valuable resource. Click on the OWL for the link

Where can I get help writing my paper?

The Marion E. Wright Writing Center is located at 559 French Hall. You may make an appointment online, stop in, or call (810) 766-6602.

Fall/Winter hours are as follows:

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday

Remember -- to get the best help from the Writing Center, you will need to take the assignment and any details or models you have on how the assignment should be done.

Visit the Writing Center's Student Information site for additional information regarding the services they provide.

When do I apply for graduation?

You must prepare for graduation a year ahead of time to make sure that you fulfill all requirements. Failure to do so may delay your graduation. You must complete an audit of your transcript as sooon as you have completed 85 credits. For further information on graduation, including senior audit, commencement, and application for graduation, see the senior requirements/graduation information webpage.

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