Department of Social Work

First, you will need to declare your major as social work if you have not already done so. Once your declaration as a social work major is processed, you will receive a welcome letter identifying your departmental advisor. Students should meet with their advisors as soon as possible to develop an advising plan.

Procedures and policies for departmental advising and registration are outlined in the BSW Student Handbook (PDF).

Students are expected to meet regularly with their Beaver College of Health Sciences advisors. Students also will be assigned a Department faculty mentor. You can find your advisor’s name via Appalnet, self-service, student, registration, check your registration, current term.

Advisors will assist with career and course planning. Faculty mentors will guide students with their professional social work goals and graduate school planning. In addition, students are responsible for ensuring that they meet graduation requirements. DegreeWorks can assist you with this.

Students may have interests in school social work, child welfare, health, or other topics covered in electives. Please consult with your advisors early to plan for electives in school social work and child welfare. For more information about school social work or child welfare contact Kayla Warren, MSW at warrenka@appstate.edu.

Course requirements and prerequisites are available in the undergraduate bulletin.