Every student who plans to complete the social work major at Northwestern College must make formal application as described in the Social Work handbook. The application will be submitted to the Program Director during the second semester of the student’s sophomore year. Applications should be completed by the 4th Friday in February. Transfer students who are classified as juniors must make formal application by November 1st (if missed the spring deadline). The admission process includes a formal application, academic criteria, prerequisite coursework, reading of background materials including NASW Code of Ethics, acknowledgment of Academic & Professional Standards for Admission, Retention, and Graduation form, a letter of interest, and two letters of recommendation. Upon receipt of the full application and ancillary materials, a formal interview is conducted. The student is interviewed by the Social Work faculty. Upon review of the application, the social work faculty notify the student of their admission into the social work major. Students receive an official notice from the Program Director about the status of their application. The department issues three types of admission status: Full, Provisionary, and Denied.
Council on Social Work Education Program Learning Goals. Upon completion of the program students will be able to:
1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
5: Engage in Policy Practice
6.: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
10: Faith Integration and Spiritual Engagement
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