Social Administration
Founded 1969
Curtis A. Leonard, Dean
553 Ritter Hall Annex
1601 W. Cecil B. Moore Avenue
(215) 204-8623
email: bswprog@blue.temple.edu
- Accreditation
- Goals and Objectives
- Admission Requirements
- Special Programs and Facilities
- Honors/Honor Society
- Policies and Regulations
- Academic Advising
- Program Descriptions
- Faculty
- Course Descriptions
The Bachelor of Social Work and the Master of Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. This attests to the educational quality of the curricula and to the qualifications of graduates to assume professional positions which legally require applicants to have these degrees.
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The School of Social Administration reflects Temple University's commitment to addressing the complex array of urban problems which impact on the human condition. The School offers a continuum of educational programs designed to prepare professionals for varied human service roles and tasks in the fields of social welfare and social work. Degree programs within the School are integrated through common values and objectives and are intended to prepare persons for service within an urban context, particularly directed toward underserved individuals, families, and community groups. The goal of such service is to support the human development and self-fulfillment of all persons through the creation of a more favorable environment and more responsive social institutions.
The Programs offered in the school of Social Administration are Social Work and Health Studies. See Program Descriptions
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Ken M. White, Admissions/Advising Coordinator
531 Ritter Annex
(215) 204-3362
For information about admission to the University, see Undergraduate
Admissions.
Freshman and transfer students who express interest in social welfare or social work are admitted directly into the School of Social Administration following acceptance by the University.
New Career Ladders in Social Work
Sharon K. Webster
521 Ritter Annex
(215) 204-7631
New Career Ladders is an alternative entry route to college for persons with demonstrated interest and motivation in the human services field and who meet the following criteria:
- have been or are currently an employee or volunteer in a human service organization;
- have a high school or GED diploma; and
- are 22 years of age or older.
Transfer Students From Schools Outside of Temple
Persons expecting to transfer to Temple's Undergraduate Social Work Program
are urged to contact the School at (215) 204-3362 for an appointment as
soon as they have identified interest in this program. (See Undergraduate
Admissions regarding transfer
admissions.) Those who bring in more than 30 semester hours
begin with Social Work 0051, Helping Processes I, which is offered only
in the fall.
Students who transfer from two-year associate degree programs in Human Services are expected to complete all professional courses as well as the Core Curriculum.
SW C121 and SW 0122 are offered in the summer for transfer students who have successfully completed SW 0051-0052 and have the necessary credits (85) and courses to enroll in Senior Seminar and Senior Practica (SW W285/0290 - W286/0291) in the fall. Students are expected to be majors in the program a minimum of two years and a summer.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
Academic Credit for Relevant Social Service Work and Educational
Experience
The School of Social Administration attracts students who are now or
have been employed in responsible positions in the field of social welfare.
In addition to performance skills, these students have also gained practical
as well as theoretical understanding of various aspects of social work.
Students are encouraged to apply for work experience credit immediately
after completing 30 semester hours at Temple University. Application forms
are available from Martin B. Millison, the B.S.W. Coordinator, Ritter Annex
Room 524, or Ken M. White, the BSW Admissions and Advising Coordinator,
Room 531 Ritter Annex. Approved credit is recorded on the student's transcript
upon payment of the required fees set by the University. Such credits may
not be used as substitutes for University Core Curriculum, B.S.W. courses,
or field requirements. They count only as elective credits.
Certificate in Child and Family Services
In response to the need for social workers with training in child and
family services, the School offers a specialized certificate program in
these fields which may be completed concurrently with the Bachelor of Social
Work program. The certificate requires a field placement in an agency providing
services to children and families and completion of the following four
courses:
- SW 0105 Child Development
- SW 0200 Emotional Disturbance in Children and Adolescents
- SW 0260 Family Theory and Practice
- SW 0361 Developmental Disabilities Policy and Services
The Extern Program is another way to acquire experience in a social service setting or in some other job field to aid the student in the process of career decision. This program is usually offered in January during the two week period before classes begin. Students work at the extern site four days each week and participate in a career development seminar at Temple on the fifth day. This program is jointly sponsored by University Career Services and the Schools of Temple. Interested students may discuss this with Sharon Webster, RA 549.
Job Resources Bank
In addition to the help provided by the Office of Career Services,
the School of Social Administration maintains its own Job Resources Bank
geared specifically to the needs and career interests of social workers.
Information about employment opportunities and current job openings is
regularly collected, updated, and posted in the School. The School's liaison
in Career Services meets frequently with students to provide career information
as well as specific leads on employment. The Office of Career Services
plans and conducts special workshops and seminars specifically oriented
to students in Social Administration.
School of Social Administration Library
Located on the first floor of Ritter Annex in the Zahn Instructional
Materials Center is the University's major collection of books and journals
related specifically to the field of social work. Students have easy access
here to materials placed on reserve by the School. There are also duplication
facilities and a comfortable work, study, and reading environment.
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Academic achievement is recognized and valued by the School and the University. In this regard, the School follows the grade point average recognized by the University. Dean's List is achieved each semester that a full-time student (12-17 semester hours) earns both a 3.50 semester average and a 3.50 cumulative average. Notation appears on student transcript.
Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society
Students with a cumulative average of 3.50 or above may apply for nomination to Alpha Delta Mu. Juniors and seniors are eligible for membership. Students should discuss this with their advisers.
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Academic Standing
Social work majors are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25
or above. The GPA for each semester must also be at the level of 2.25 or
above.
Academic Warning will be issued to students whose GPA falls below 2.25 for one semester. Students should not register for more than 12 s.h. until they improve their average.
Probation: Students who fall below a 2.25 either for the semester or for their cumulative average will be placed on probation. They may register for no more than 12 s.h. for the next term in order to improve their average. If, after two semesters of academic probation, the student's average is still below a 2.25, the student is subject to dismissal from the School of Social Administration.
Students are expected to maintain grades of C or above in each of the professional and professionally related courses. Students who earn a C- or below in a professional course must repeat the course.
Dismissal: If, after two semesters on probation and a 12 s.h. roster, the student does not achieve a cumulative average of 2.25 or show evidence of substantive scholastic improvement, the student is subject to dismissal from the School.
Continuing in the Social Work Major
Continuation as a Social Work major is contingent upon successful completion
of the course and field requirements of SW 0051 and 0052, Helping Processes
I and II, the recommendation of the class and field instructors, and satisfactory
academic performance. Students make application to the major at the end
of SW 0051. Formal acceptance into the major is one of the requirements
for the Bachelor of Social Work degree. It is expected that students will
meet regularly with their advisers so that the course selection process
affords the student appropriate choices and options.
Courses Inapplicable to the Degree
Credits for ELECT, Mathematics 0015 (formerly Math 0001), Composition
0045, SRAP, and Military Science do not count toward graduation requirements.
Placement Testing
Completion of assigned remedial courses as well as making up such entrance
deficiencies as are indicated by English and mathematics placement testing
is mandatory.
Readmission Application
To reenter the School of Social Administration, students must submit
a Readmission Application to the Admissions Coordinator. Students seeking
readmission after an absence of more than two semesters, not including
summers, shall be subject to review by the B.S.W. coordinator. If readmitted,
the student's program for completion of degree requirements shall be planned
in accordance with those currently operative in the program. If courses
were taken elsewhere, applicants are responsible for having official transcripts
available when submitting the readmission application.
Applicants who wish to enroll in a school or college other than the one in which they were last enrolled must first be accepted for readmission by the original college and then file an intra-university transfer form.
A student who has been dismissed from the School may petition for readmission only after a period of at least one semester. This period does not include the summer sessions.
Transfer Students from Schools Within Temple University
Students who are in good standing in the University may transfer to
the School of Social Administration at any point during their academic
career. Before transfer, conferences with both the original school adviser
and the social work admissions coordinator would be useful.
Because of the professional requirements and the sequential nature of the curriculum, students are encouraged to enter the programs as early as possible. Students are expected to be majors in the program for a minimum of two years.
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Faculty members and academic professionals serve as academic advisers to social work majors. Early and regular contact with the adviser can be extremely helpful. The adviser is a knowledgeable person with whom students may discuss issues of concern in relation to university regulations, career and professional matters, as well as course selection.
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