Advising
Any student interested in social work is encouraged to speak with someone in the Department of Social Work for more information about the major. Students who wish to major in social work should declare social work as their intended major as soon as possible through the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar in order to begin academic and professional planning. Upon declaring social work as a major, students are assigned a faculty advisor who works with them for the duration of their studies. Advisors are assigned by the department based on availability of faculty. The role of the faculty advisor is to help students develop a multi-year academic plan, mentor them in their professional development, and be their liaison during the admissions process. While the faculty advisor is the primary contact person within the program, students are encouraged to also meet with other faculty, as needed, as part of their professional development. Prior to registration each semester, students are required to meet with their advisor.
Procedure
- Schedule an appointment, if necessary, to discuss social work as a choice of major.
- Declare social work major through the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar.
- Visit the Department of Social Work to receive advisor assignment and Social Work Student Handbook.
- Read the Social Work Student Handbook in its entirety.
- Meet with advisor to develop multi-year academic plan and confirm choice of major.
- Meet with advisor for academic advising prior to registration each semester.
- Attend advising meeting with a completed copy of proposed courses and a copy of an updated degree works checklist to be given to the advisor.
Note: Advisors assist in planning, but it is the student's responsibility to come prepared for advising and be knowledgeable regarding university requirements.
