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SOCIAL WORK

BSW Program Information

BSW Application

BSW Handbook

Field Placement (SW 408)

AZ Licensure

Social Work Websites

 

 

APPLY TO THE BSW PROGRAM 

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND CLASSES IN FLAGSTAFF ON THE NAU CAMPUS, YOU MUST APPLY TO THE FLAGSTAFF PROGRAM.  IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND CLASSES WITH THE YUMA COHORT, YOU MUST APPLY TO THE YUMA PROGRAM.

 

Dear Prospective BSW Student:

Thank you for your interest in our BSW Program.  The mission of the NAU Social Work Program is to offer the bachelor of social work degree for generalist social work practice reflecting the diverse populations and challenges of the region through educational partnerships with community colleges.  The department’s teaching, research, and service activities address needs of individuals, families, and communities in northern Arizona.  We welcome you to this program and look forward to reading your completed application.

 

Eligibility Requirements for Admissions:

• Minimum cumulative 2.25 GPA at time of admission and throughout the program
• Have completed 24 credit hours by the end of semester of application
• Completion of SW 220 with a grade of B or better by end of semester of application.

 

Please send completed materials:

• Admissions Application
• Letters of Reference (2) in the sealed (with signatures) envelopes
• Statement of Educational and Career Goals (typed/ 3-5 pages/ double spaced)
• College/University transcripts (one (1) copy from each institution)

 

All these materials need to be sent to the following:

 

SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

ATTN:  Admissions Committee

                PO Box 15300

                Flagstaff AZ  86011

 

            Or dropped of at:

            Department of Sociology & Social Work

            Social and Behavioral Sciences Building (#65)

            Room 330

 

These materials need to be in the office by SEPTEMBER 30 or FEBRUARY 15 of the academic year you wish to begin the program.  Failure to return a complete packet by the due date will automatically eliminate you from consideration for admissions at the time.  What this means, in effect, is that you will only be able to take social work courses approved for the minor in social work.

You will be notified in writing of the decision of the Social Work Program Admissions Committee no later than the pre-registration period of the semester you applied.  We look forward to receiving your application.  Be assured it will be given our utmost consideration.

 

Sincerely,

Rebecca Garrison, PhD

Social Work Program Coordinator

 

 

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FAQS

 

Do I need to apply to the program?

   Yes, if you are planning to graduate with a bachelor of social work degree from NAU.

 

When can I apply to the program?

   In the semester when you will have completed 24 credit hours.  If you are transferring 24 or more credits, you should apply during your first semester at NAU.

 

When are the applications due?

   Applications are accepted and processed twice a year.  The deadlines are SEPTEMBER 30 and FEBRUARY 15 (or the next business day if the deadline falls on a weekend).

 

How do I obtain an application?

   You may obtain an application packet from the Department of Sociology & Social Work office or download the documents here.  The electronic format of the application is fillable. 

BSW APPLICATION

LETTER OF REFERENCE

 

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ATTENTION YUMA STUDENTS

To apply to the YUMA BSW Program, you may either fill in the information on the MS WORD BSW APPLICATION and e-mail it to William.Pederson@nau.edu or you may print the application and mail it to:

   Bill Pederson

   NAU Yuma - Social Work Program

   PO Box 6236

   Yuma AZ  85366