General Information
General Information
University Admission
Students applying to distance education cohort programs are selected using the same
criteria established and used for students on the Johnson City campus. Students must
apply for admission to ETSU and declare social work as the major. A nonrefundable
application fee of $25.00 along with an official transcript from every college or
university where you have previously taken classes is expected.
For complete admission requirements, guidelines, and to apply online, please visit
the ETSU Admissions webpage at https://www.etsu.edu/admissions/
Additionally, students interested in a cohort program should contact the BSW program
to express interest in the cohort. Cohort students must have completed the majority
of general education courses and specific prerequisite courses outlined in the curriculum
section below.
Program Admission
Social work is a professional program of education and training and therefore requires admission into the program. This second level of admission takes place during the semester students are enrolled in SOWK 3000 Human Behavior. This will be during the first semester in the cohort. The applications are due by October 1st. Admission to the program is required before students are permitted to take upper-level practice courses. See the Admissions Requirements for more information.
Curriculum
The plan of study will consist of a total of 48 credit hours. Classes will be a combination
of in class meetings and online. Generally, students will meet two days a week for
classes and have other courses online. During the last two semesters students will
complete a field placement which will involve working for an agency approximately
16 hours a week.
This plan of study is designed for students that have completed the majority of general
education course requirements for the bachelor's degree and are at junior-level status.
A listing of requirements for the BSW degree can be viewed in the college catalog
here.
The following courses are pre-requisites for the BSW program:
- SOWK 1010 - Introduction to Social Work
- Biology Course with Lab (4 credit hours of Science Core requirement- choice of selected courses)
- HDAL 2310 - Developmental Life Span Psychology
- PSCI 1120 - Introduction to American Government
A total of 120 credit hours are required for a bachelor's degree at ETSU. A minimum of 50 credit hours must be completed at four-year colleges or universities (excluding community colleges). A minimum of 30 credit hours must be earned at ETSU.
Sevierville
BSW Sevierville Cohort
The BSW Sevierville Cohort is offered in Sevierville, TN at the ETSU Sevierville Center. The Sevierville Center is a convenient facility that offers degree completion for residents of Sevier county and surrounding areas.
Curriculum
FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM
Fall
SOWK 1020 - Professional Values and Ethics (3 credits)
SOWK 1030 - Cultural Diversity (online, 3 credits)
SOWK 3210 - Social Work Research (online, 3 credits)
SOWK 3000 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment (online, 3 credits)
SOWK 3300 - Interviewing and Recording (3 credits)
Spring
SOWK 3310 - Practice with Individuals (3 credits)
SOWK 3430 - Social Welfare Policy (online, 3 credits)
SOWK Elective - (online, 3 credits)
SOWK Elective - (online, 3 credits)
Elective or General Education Course (if needed)
SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM
Fall
SOWK 4340 - Practice w. Families and Groups (3 credits)
SOWK 4451 - Field Education Practicum I (3 credits)
SOWK 4454 - Field Education Seminar I (2 credits
SOWK 1100 - Social Services Resources (online, 1 credit)
Electives (as needed)
Spring
SOWK 4330 - Practice with Orgs and Communities (3)
SOWK 4452 - Field Education Practicum II (4 credits)
SOWK 4455 - Field Education Seminar II (2 credits)
Electives (as needed)
Admissions
To reserve your seat in the cohort please return your Intent to Enroll form by mid-July. Contact your advisor for exact date. You must also apply to ETSU
through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and become fully admitted to the university
prior to beginning the cohort in the fall.
Accepting admission to the cohort means that you are committing to continue in Sevierville for the full two years. However, this does not mean that you are fully accepted to the BSW Program. You will need to formally apply to the program during by October 1st in the Fall term of your Junior Year for full admission. See our Admissions page for more information.