Park University's Bachelor of Social Work Application

2024-2025 BSW Application

Park University | Department of Social Work
Application Criteria & Admissions Guidelines

Application and admission to the professional undergraduate social work (BSW) program is a separate process from application and admission to Park University. The BSW Program application process is self-managed by the student applicant, enabling them to ensure all required documents and materials are completed and submitted as directed. By the designated due date. Failure to submit all materials listed on the BSW Application Checklist will result in the application being deemed incomplete and could forfeit consideration for admission. It is critical during this collaborative application process that the applicant communicates with BSW faculty & staff.
1. DECLARATION OF MAJOR in Social Work (SW): Applicants must be admitted to Park University and have declared a major in social work. A minor is not required for the BSW degree. Once a SW major is declared, Park assigns the student a BSW faculty advisor. The student should work closely with the faculty advisor. Please note: a declaration of SW major does not guarantee admission into the BSW Program.
2. Academic Requirements: Applicants must meet the following before applying to the BSW Program:
  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours of undergraduate college coursework, including all required hours of Liberal Education (LE) course including LE300 (or equivalent or an earned AA or AS degree).
  2. A cumulative undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher on a 4-point scale. Cumulative GPA is a calculation of all undergraduate grades shown on all transcripts considered during the application review. A 2.5 GPA must be maintained throughout the Program. If GPA falls below 2.5, this may result in dismissal from the Program.
The BSW Program does not grant academic credit for life or work experience, in lieu of either social work courses or field education hours. However, these experiences are carefully considered during the application review process. therefore, make sure to clearly note these experiences on your resume.

4. APPLICATION SUBMISSION: All application materials must be submitted to the Department of Social Work at the time designated by the BSW Program Director, for admission consideration for the following academic year. Once the application packet is submitted to the SW office, it becomes the property of the Department and its contents will not be returned to the applicant under any circumstances, including reference letters.

5. APPLICATION REVIEW: The review is conducted by the BSW Admission & Review Committee. In evaluating applicants, Committee reviewers consider the applicant’s: academic performance; GPA; participation and performance in SW courses; written and verbal communication skills; applicant’s commitment to social work and suitability for the profession; work and volunteer experiences; and references. A person interview may be required. The Committee determines the applicant’s admission status as either: Full, Provisional, Probationary, Deferred, or Denied. The BSW Program Director shares admission decision with applicant via student’s Park email.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

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1. Have you been accepted to Park University? If so, what status?
1a. Park Student ID#
If already a Park Student
2. Have you formally declared Social Work as your major? If yes, please explain when and how (MyPark, Registrar, Admissions).
3. Please provide current total number of college/university credit hours taken.
4. Please provide your current GPA.
1.0-4.0 scale
5. Anticipated graduation date.

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Self-Disclosure Statement
6. Have you ever been arrested for, charged with, pleaded guilty or no contest to, or been convicted of a felony or sex offense?
6a. If yes, when and where?
Enter N/A if answer to question 9 is "no".
7. Do you currently have felony charges pending against you?
7a. Please explain if yes to question 7.
Enter N/A if answer to question 10 is "no".
Conviction for past criminal activity or conduct will not automatically preclude admission to the BSW Program. However, students are advised that past or future criminal activity or conduct may limit or inhibit the student from securing a social work field placement which is required for completion of the BSW degree. In addition, the student may be ineligible for state certification for licensure.
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Park Student ID#
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References

Two (2) Request for Reference Forms: The student should complete the first page (including the waiver option of your choice) and email the reference forms to your selected references. Each reference will complete and return the reference form to socialwork@park.edu with the subject line: Subject: BSW Application -References
Please download Request of Reference form and follow instructions provided.
Reference #1
Please provide name & email.
Reference #2
Please provide name & email
Making a false, incomplete, deceptive, or misleading oral or written statement in the application process may result in denial of admission to the program, or learned after admission may result in dismissal from the program.

Please read instructions before submitting Personal Narrative.
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Please read instructions before submitting Values Statement.
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Please read The BSW Student Handbook in its entirety.
Please download and fill out the Audio/Visual Release & Handbook Acknowledgement Form.
Please upload completed & signed forms below.

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Application Materials Checklist

Please check off each item as you complete it and fill in the blanks with the appropriate information requested. Admission to the BSW program is a self-managed process and it is your responsibility to see that all of the materials listed below are sent together. Your signature on this checklist acknowledges your understanding that all parts of the application have been included and the packet is complete. Your application may not be processed for review if items are missing or incomplete.
BSW Application Materials Checklist
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2024-2025 BSW Application

Self-Disclosure Statement

References

Application Materials Checklist