BASW Admission Requirements
| Priority Application Date | |
|---|---|
| Autumn 2012 | April 16, 2012 |
| Social Welfare admits for autumn quarter ONLY. | |
The UW Tacoma Social Welfare program admits a cohort of students in autumn quarter only. Core classes must be taken in sequence. Prior to application students must complete all admission requirements for UW Tacoma and the Social Welfare program (or students must have a plan in place to complete required courses prior to beginning classes). Please refer to the prerequisite grid. Transfer applicants are encouraged to meet with an admissions adviser prior to applying. To schedule an appointment please call the Office of Admissions Advising and Outreach at 253-692-4742.
To be considered for admission applicants must:
- Be a current UW Tacoma student or be in the process of admission to the UW Tacoma campus. (Transfer students must first complete the Application for Transfer Admission)
- Have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Have completed at least 75 college-level credits by the time of enrollment in the program
- Have completed the following prerequisite courses with at least a 2.0 grade in each course: introductory course in psychology; introductory course in sociology; intro, survey, macro or micro course in economics and an approved course in human biology within the most recent 10 years.
Admission is competitive. Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Completion of all prerequisite requirements
- Previous academic history
- Admissions essay describing your interest in social welfare
- Experiences related to social services (paid or volunteer)
| Admission requirements | Graduation requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language | Two years in high school of the same foreign language or 10 credits of one language at the college level. | *If deficient at the time of admission, foreign language must be complete prior to graduation. |
| Mathematics | Three years of high school math through intermediate (second year) algebra or a course in intermediate algebra at the college level. | |
| Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning [Q] | 5 credits E.g., symbolic logic, college-level algebra, statistics, pre-calculus, microeconomics or macroeconomics. Other courses may apply. |
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| Writing | 5 credits of English composition (2) (effective Autumn 2014) |
5 credits of English composition (2) 10 additional credits of writing-intensive course work (1) |
| Visual, Literary and Performing Arts (Humanities) [V] | 20 credits | |
| Individuals and Societies (Social Science) [I] | 15 credits (includes prerequisite coursework in economics, psychology and sociology) (2) | 20 credits (includes prerequisite coursework in economics, psychology and sociology) (2) |
| The Natural World (Natural Science) [N] | 5 credits (includes prerequisite coursework in human biology) (2) | 20 credits (includes prerequisite coursework in human biology and a required course in statistics) (2) |
| Electives | Completion of a minimum of 75 college level credits. | Completion of 180 credits |
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(1) Writing-intensive coursework may also count toward the Humanities, Social Science or Natural Science requirements. (2) Minimum 2.0 grade required in each of the prerequisite courses. |
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Special requirements
Washington state law requires that individuals who have access to children under 16 years of age, persons with developmental disabilities and vulnerable adults such as older people disclose background information. During your education in the Social Work program, you will come into contact with members of the above-mentioned populations. Therefore, a comprehensive background check is a required part of the admission process. All applicants are asked to disclose conviction/criminal history information during the admission screening process.
In addition to the criminal history forms submitted as part of the application process the Social Work Program requires that all students use an on-line service, Verified Credentials, Inc., to obtain the required comprehensive background check. If you are offered admission, you must initiate the background check within two weeks of receiving your offer letter. Please be aware that there is presently a $65 fee for this service. NOTE: When considering individuals for admission to the Social Work program, conviction/criminal history records are reviewed as they relate to the content and nature of the curriculum and the safety and security of clients and the public. A conviction/criminal history record does not necessarily disqualify an individual for admission.
Depending upon your practicum setting, there may be additional requirements such as fingerprinting, providing proof of immunizations, CPR training, and/or completing the agencies required background check procedures. Please be aware that you may responsible for any costs related to these special requirements.You will also be required to provide your own transportation to and from the practicum sites. You may also need to meet certain immunization standards and submit a health history.
UW Health Sciences immunizations policy
The University of Washington Health Sciences Center requires that its students show documentation of protection against a number of vaccine-preventable diseases. The University of Washington Seattle School of Social Work falls under the umbrella of UW Health Sciences and therefore all UW Tacoma MSW and BASW students must comply.
New students admitted to the BASW Program must submit appropriate documentation within a specific timeframe. New students will be advised of specific submission deadlines upon admission, but generally all documentation must be supplied prior to entering the second year of BASW program.
The following immunizations and verifications are REQUIRED for all BASW students. No student will be permitted to enter any practicum site until all immunization verification is submitted and verified by the Health Sciences Immunization Program (HSIP). Students must document immunity to Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis, Varicella (chicken pox), and have a current, annual TB screening.
Please review the immunization FAQs for further information.
