Social Work (BSW)
Credential: Bachelor of Social Work
Majors: Social Work, Biblical Studies
Certification/Licensure: This program does not lead directly to licensure.
Location: Lancaster
Program Mission Statement: The Bachelor of Social Work program exists to equip students to serve society and the church through generalist social work practice and lay the foundation for graduate studies in the field of social work within the context of a biblical worldview.
Program Description: The Bachelor of Social Work Program prepares students to engage in contexts within the broader society in human services as well as in a faith-based context. The students are exposed to a person-in-environment approach to understanding human behavior. This approach drives students to synthesize human well-being at each point along the continuum of the helping relationship. The students are taught to use a strengths-based approach in practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The students in the Social Work Program will be exposed to diversity issues in Social Work woven throughout the curriculum. Valuing human diversity sets the framework for practice within the social work context. The knowledge that the students receive is developed through their research of human behavior. This scientific and methodical approach to understanding the complexities of the human experience is built in an intentional way using the generalist social work approach imbedded in the core Social Work courses. Understanding poverty from a context which intersects with faith challenges student's understanding and broadens the reality of the human condition, encouraging students to speak up for human rights in a practice context. Careful attention is given to expose students to opportunities in which rich dialogue exists to enhance their worldview.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
1. Critically evaluate theories and methods for use in direct service.
2. Analyze issues of diversity, discrimination, and societal justice as they apply to various socioeconomic and cultural groups.
3. Synthesize learning in direct practice.
4. Appropriately apply ethical principles to direct service.
5. Integrate and evaluate scientific research and literature to professional work.
6. Acquire knowledge and ability to assess clients on a micro, mezzo, and macro level to establish appropriate treatment goals and methodology.
Educational Level of the Social Work Program: LBC | Capital’s Bachelor of Social Work program received reaffirmation of its accreditation through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in 2020.
Bachelor of Social Work Program Requirements:
The Bachelor of Social Work Program is organized in a linear fashion in line with the development of core foundational knowledge for the student progressing to practice courses. During the first two years, the students will complete the five foundational courses (Introduction to Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Social Work Policy, Human Behavior and the Social Environments I and II) which serve as requirements to gain entrance into the Social Work Program. Beginning in the junior year, students enter the Practice Courses which include the Junior Practicum and Senior Field Seminar and Internship courses.
Students enter their studies within the Social Work Program as an "intent to major" student through their sophomore year of study. Students apply for formal admission to the Social Work Program during their sophomore year. Once admitted, they are then invited to begin their practice concentration. During the student's junior year of study, they plan for their Field Internship. Social Work faculty assist the students arrange for the full-year, 420-hour Internship within the community.
Experiential Learning: By the time students graduate from the BSW program, they will have spent over 480 hours within the community through service-learning opportunities, practicing social work on-the-ground in local human service agencies. This includes junior practicum and senior internship field experiences. BSW faculty assist the students in arranging the practicum and internship opportunities.
Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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42
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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37
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Social Work Courses
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48
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LBC 100 Foundations Seminar
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1
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Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202
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0
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Program Total
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128
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Bible & Theology Courses (42 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| THE 202 | Christian Political Engagement | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
BNT
| New Testament Elective | 3 |
BOT
| Old Testament Elective | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (37 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS
| History Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| MAT 216 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| HUM 204/SWK 204 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| POL 202 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Course (300 level) | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Course (300 level) | 3 |
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| SCI 101 | Biology I | 3 |
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| SCI 180 | Human Biology | 3 |
SCI
| SCI Lab | 1 |
Social Work Courses (48 credits)
| SWK 102 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 202 | Social Work Policy & Practice | 3 |
| SWK 206 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment I | 3 |
| SWK 265/LAN 265 | Professional Writing for the Helping Professions | 3 |
| SWK 302 | SWK Practice I: Individuals | 3 |
| SWK 303 | SWK Practice II: Family & Groups | 3 |
| SWK 307 | | |
| SWK 360 | Social Work Practicum I | 0 |
| SWK 361 | Social Work Practicum II | 0 |
| SWK 400 | Cross-cultural Experience | 0 |
| SWK 401 | Practice III: Social Work with Communities and Organizations | 3 |
| SWK 410 | | |
| SWK 460 | Field Seminar I | 3 |
| SWK 460F | SWK Internship I | 3 |
| SWK 461 | Field Seminar II | 3 |
| SWK 461F | SWK Internship II | 3 |
| SWK 485A | Interprofessional Collaboration | 0 |
| SWK 485B | Interprofessional Collaboration | 0 |
SWK
| Social Work Elective | 3 |
SWK
| Social Work Elective | 3 |
LBC 100 (1 credit)
Christian Service (0 credit)
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
CSV 201 and
CSV 202
Faculty:
Carla Kouterick, MSW
Mary Yager, MSW