Lakeland Community College University Partnership-Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Youngstown State University’s (YSU) Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) is a 124 total credit hour program combining general education, social science support courses, social work courses, and a two semester internship experience resulting in a Council on Social Work Education accredited B.S.W. degree. Students complete general education and support courses offered through Lakeland Community College. Social work courses are completed at Lakeland’s Holden University Center through YSU. Upon receipt of the B.S.W. degree and passage of an exam, recipients are eligible for Licensed Social Worker status in the State of Ohio. The B.S.W. program offers students opportunities to pursue a broad range of employment opportunities in human services agencies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following pre-social work courses must be completed prior to admission to junior and senior level social work courses: ENG1110, ENG1120, SPCH1150, SOCY1150, ANTH1160, PSYC1500, POLS1300, PHIL1300, PHIL2000, PHIL2700, BIOL1140, SOCY2250, HMSV2261, HMSV2116, MATH1550, SCWK2642, SCWK2644.

To qualify for admission to the social work major, students must also meet the following requirements:

  • Complete all pre-social work courses with a “C” or better.

  • Possess an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or better.

  • Submit a completed Admission Application before the fourth week of the semester preceeding the semester for which admission is sought.

  • Participate in an admission interview and be approved for admission by the B.S.W. Program Admission Committee.

General Education Requirements

Students also complete a range of required general education courses at Lakeland Community College.

TUITION & FEES

YSU tuition and fees can be found at Tuition and Financial Aid.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

When eligible for enrollment in YSU courses, students apply for admission to YSU, are advised by a YSU advisor, and register for courses online.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

YSU follows 16-week semesters. YSU offers social work courses at Lakeland’s Holden University Center only in the fall and spring semesters of each year. To view YSU’s complete Academic Calendar.

DELIVERY MODE

Pre-social work courses may be completed in any mode offered by Lakeland Community College. YSU social work courses are taught in a face-to-face lecture format at Lakeland’s Holden University Center.

TEXTBOOK PURCHASE

Textbooks for YSU social work courses are available at the Lakeland Bookstore.

TOTAL HOURS NEEDED

The Bachelor of Social Work degree requires 124 credit hours.

FINANCIAL AID INFO

Prior to registration for YSU course, contact the YSU Office of Financial Aid: 330.941.1594. See the YSU website for scholarship opportunities.

CONTACT PERSON(S)

Tami W. Holcomb-Hathy
Program Coordinator
440.525.7751
twholcomb@ysu.edu
Holden University Center
Room: U-114

Holden University Center
Phone: 440.525.7535