Graduation Requirements
For continuance in and graduation from the program, you are required to: (1) maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all letter-graded courses, (2) maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or its equivalent) in all required social work courses, (3) attain a minimum grade of C (2.0) or Satisfactory in each required social work course, and (4) carry out professional activity in conformity with the values and ethics of the profession.
The faculty has adopted the use of plus-minus in letter-graded courses. Some practicum courses may be graded using a Satisfactory/Fail system. The school follows university policies and procedures in relation to course withdrawals and the grade of Incomplete. In the event of failure to meet such requirements, you will be ineligible to continue in the program. You are encouraged to consult with your faculty advisor regarding realistic planning for the future, including the right to petition for administrative review. Detailed descriptions of student continuation policies are in the B.S.W. Student Handbook.
General Education Requirements
B.S.W. students must satisfy all Indiana University East General Education requirements.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a lower than acceptable grade is attained must be repeated or a comparable course substituted that has been approved by the School of Social Work faculty. Required social work courses may be repeated only after you are reinstated in the program with permission from the school.
Pass/Fail Grades
Pass/Fail courses applied to the B.S.W. degree are limited to four, and they may count only as electives. This policy does not apply to courses in which you have tested out or been granted special credit.
Courses by Correspondence
A maximum of six courses taken by correspondence may be applied toward completion of the B.S.W. degree requirements. Of these, no more than four courses can be allowed in the general
requirements and no more than two courses in the
supportive area requirements.
Credit for Life Experience
Academic credit for life experience and previous work experience is not given in whole or in part toward the Social Work Degree.
