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Bachelor of Social Work Program (BSW)<\/h3>\n

The Social Work Program’s principal mission is preparing students for beginning level, professional generalist social work practice in a culturally diverse society and an increasingly global environment. Central to this mission is preparing students for a profession dedicated to assisting individuals, groups, families, communities, and organizations in their quest for well-being. The program is committed to teaching students to work for the development of a society which promotes equality, justice, respect for human diversity, and adequate sustenance for all its members. The program seeks to train and encourage its students to be active, personally and professionally, in taking leadership roles in addressing social problems and challenging social, economic, and environmental injustice. The program is committed to developing students’ skills in culturally competent social work practice, research, social service and social policy formation, and political advocacy in order to further this mission.<\/p>\n

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About the BSW Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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BSW Curriculum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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BSW Practicum Education<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Ramapo Students<\/strong>: Apply to the Bachelor of Social Work Program<\/div>
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Once having declared Social Work as their major at Ramapo College, to be considered for
\nformal admission to the BSW program, an applicant must:<\/p>\n

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  1. Have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA<\/li>\n
  2. Complete all prerequisite courses and earn an average of at least a B in Introduction to
    \nSocial Work and History and Philosophy of Social Welfare.<\/li>\n
  3. Complete and submit the BSW program application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Social Work Program Application<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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    BSW Student Handbook 25-26<\/a><\/p>\n

    \"Ramapo\"<\/div>\n
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    Apply Now <\/i><\/a><\/div>\n
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