Undergraduate Application Process and Requirements
Requirements for Applying to the Social Work Major
After achieving pre-major status, you will work on a planned course of study that leads to being able to apply to the major and, eventually, graduation with a degree in social work. The requirements and procedures for applying to the major are outlined in the sections below.
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
- Completion of the following social work courses:
- SW 1000 and SW 2601, both with a minimum grade of 'C (2.0).'
- Completion of the following non-social work required courses (and their prerequisites):
- BIOS 1030 or BIOS 1300
- PSY 1010
- PSY 1110 OR PSY 2110 OR Math 1500
- PSY 2410 OR EDEC 1600
- Complete two courses from the following disciplines: economics, political science and sociology
- ENG 1510
- At least two semesters (in any one language) of college-level foreign language (BASW requirement only)
- Completion of paid or volunteer experience in the area of social services (20 hours of service are required and must be documented on the 'Human Services Experience Form')
- Completion of at least 45 semester hours of college-level coursework leading to a baccalaureate degree. Students transferring from colleges or universities other than OHIO must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours at OHIO before applying.
These guidelines apply for all students (Athens-based and regional).
Procedure for applying to the Social Work major
All students seeking admission to the major, including transfer students are required to submit an online application. The link to the online application is below listed as 'Social Work Major Application'. If you have questions, contact the program administrator at social.work@ohio.edu.
Applications to the major are accepted fall and spring semesters. Deadline for the application is the Friday of the second week of the selected semester.
Undergraduate Social Work Application Forms
- Human Services Experience Form (DOCX) (to be used by students who completed SW2601 prior to Fall 2014)