Social Work, B.S.W.

Technology Competency Skills

Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills                                             

Technology is threaded through our personal, professional, and educational interactions. To successfully manage these interactions - specifically relating to education and employment - our students must have the ability to navigate and operate essential computer functions, beyond social media. Demonstrating competency of basic technology skills is essential for the success of all Saint Leo University students.

Saint Leo University requires undergraduate students to demonstrate technology competency prior to degree conferral. These technology competency skills can be satisfied through a waiver exam, microcredential module, or academic course (COM-140 or equivalent, earning a grade of C or better within 10 years). Education majors should complete EDU 228: Educational Technology to fulfill the technology requirement. Students should meet with their advisors to discuss options and establish a plan to satisfy the graduation requirement.

Technology Competency Skills Microcredential:

A self-paced, online module designed to develop and reinforce computer competencies and literacy. The module introduces general computer operations using current computing technologies and software. Selected topics include the Internet, security and safety, digital communication practices, operating systems, as well as creating and evaluating documents, worksheets, and presentations. Guidelines for selecting computer hardware and software are addressed. Satisfactory completion of this microcredential meets the Saint Leo University Technology Competency Skills graduation requirement. Upon completion of the microcredential, students will earn a digital badge. This badge can be shared as confirmation of demonstrated skill and ability. This course is not covered by financial aid.

Technology Competency Skills Waiver Exam:

Students may take the technology competency skills waiver exam to satisfy the Saint Leo University technology competency skill requirement. The Waiver Exam tests your knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Windows, and the Internet. The exam is Pass/Fail and you must receive a minimum score of 74% to pass. 

University Campus Only Course Requirements

• SLU 101 - First Year Experience 1 credit

University Explorations (42 credit hours)

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Required Courses

Complete SWK 210HA , SWK 225HM , PSY 161  , and (SOC 121  or SOC 222 ) as part of University Explorations.

• SWK 121 - Introduction to Social Work 3 credits
• SWK 314 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Person, Environment, and the Life 3 credits
• SWK 327 - Research Methods for Social Work Practice 3 credits
• SWK 328 - Social Welfare Policy 3 credits
• SWK 331 - Methods of Social Work Practice I 3 credits
• SWK 333 - Methods of Social Work Practice II 3 credits
• SWK 336 - Gerontology 3 credits
• SWK 337 - Diversity Issues in Social Work Practice 3 credits
• SWK 344 - Social Work Documentation and Technology 3 credits
• SWK 421 - Methods of Social Work Practice III 3 credits
• SWK 425 - Field Placement in Social Work 12 credits
• SWK 426 - Senior Seminar in Social Work 1-3 credits

• Complete one 200 or 300 level Social Work Elective course.

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.

Total Credits: 120

Note:

Majors are strongly encouraged to take Spanish language courses because bilingual skills enhance employment opportunities in the social work field.

Requirements for Admission to the Social Work Program

Students are responsible for contacting a member of the Social Work faculty regarding admission to the Social Work Program. Requirements for admission include:

• successful completion of 45 credit hours, including 12 hours that must have been earned at Saint Leo University
• successful completion of SWK 121 - Introduction to Social Work  
• successful completion of SWK 328  - Social Welfare Policy
• successful completion of SWK 331 - Methods of Social Work Practice I  
• successful completion of SWK 344 - Social Work Documentation and Technology  
• completion of the application form for admission to the social work major
• successful completion of interview with social work faculty first semester as a junior and in the major

Students are responsible for their own transportation to their field placements.

Requirements for Admission to SWK 425: Field Placement in Social Work

To be eligible for SWK 425 , a student must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in the major, 2.5 cumulative GPA, and pass all social work courses with a grade of 'C+' or better.

A student must demonstrate dependability, good character, acceptable standards of professional conduct, effective integration of practice skills necessary for professional social work practice, and satisfactory academic standing.

Students who are denied admission to field placement must select another major.