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BSW Four and Five Year Programs
For Freshmen and Sophomores:

BSW student Steven Binns is interviewed by CBS News about his experiences doing disaster relief work in New Orleans.

Incoming freshmen who meet the university's admissions requirements can earn a BSW degree in four years and an MSW degree in five years. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to enroll in SWK1100, SWK2050, SWK2100, and SWK2150 to explore further their interest in social work. Students are also encouraged to declare their intent to "pre-major" in social work by completing the Declaration of Major form in the Advisement Office. Students interested in discussing the social work major can contact Dr. Donette Considine at 630-844-7842.

In the first two years students entering as freshmen or sophomores complete their lower division, general education requirements including the following prerequisites:

• PSY1100 General Psychology
• SOC1100 Principles of Sociology
• PSC2100 U.S. Government
• PSY3350 Childhood and Adolescence
• PSY3360 Adult Development and Aging

Students need to complete their lower division course work with a 2.5 or higher grade point average and to apply for full admission to the BSW program by the end of their sophomore year. Admission packets for the BSW program can be obtained in the social work office at 439 S. Gladstone Ave.

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For more information about the BSW Program, please contact:
Dr. Donette Considine, doconsidi@aurora.edu, 630-844-7842