Bachelor's of Social Work Application (BSW)

This application does not save information and needs to be completed in its entirety and submitted before closing or navigating away from this webpage.

This includes uploading your Professional Statement and Letter of Recommendation. Please have these materials ready when applying.

For any questions regarding this application, please contact Robin Kohn, BSW Program Director at robin.kohn@ucf.edu

Biographical Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Personal Email

UCF Student Email

Gender

Birthdate

Ethnic Origin

Asian American

Black/African American

Caribbean

Chicano/Mexican American

Hispanic

Native American

Puerto Rican

White

Language Fluency

Chinese

French

German

Italian

Japanese

Native American

Spanish

Vietnamese

Are you a Veteran?

Which branch?

Application Details

Please indicate the term for which you are applying

Please indicate the schedule for which you are applying

BSW Application Status (Hidden)

Emergency Contact Details

Disclosure of the information below will be used only for emergencies that may occur while at school.

Medical information including medications and allergies

Please list any physical limitations

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Relationship

Emergency Contact Home Phone

Emergency Contact Work Phone

Emergency Contact Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Prerequisite Course Work

Please check the prerequisite course work you have completed

BSC 1005 Biological Principles

POS 2041 American National Government

SYG 2000 General Sociology or SYG 2010 Social Problems

PSY 2012 General Psychology

ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics OR ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics

Overall GPA

Paid and Volunteer Work History

Please list the last three paid or volunteer positions you’ve held, starting with the most recent, including work performed, name and address of organization, and contact information for your immediate supervisor.

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Employer/Agency
Type Type Paid Volunteer Start Date Start Date End Date End Date Employer Name Supervisor Phone Job Description Reason for Leaving

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Qualifications for Social Work

Intelligence

High Amount

Average Amount

Low Amount

Intelligence

Initiative

Concern for Social Issues & Social Justice

Appreciation of Differences in Others

Self-Awareness

Problem Solving Ability

Ease in Relating with Others

Dependability

Desire to Help People

Desire to Improve Human Services

Reading Skills

Writing Skills

Professional Statement

All questions are to be answered fully and to the best of your ability. All answers to the questions must be typed on plain white paper. Please type your name at the top righthand corner of each page. On the last page, please type your name and sign beneath it. Upon completion, be sure to attach you’re your responses to this application before submitting it to the BSW Program in the School of Social Work for review.

1. In order for the BSW Committee to get to know you better, we would like to have some information about you. Please include a little about your background and your academic and/or career goals.

2. Answer the following questions:

A. How and why did you become interested in a career in social work?

B. What makes you a suitable candidate for this program?

3. Please identify a current social problem that concerns you. How might the social work profession contribute to the resolution and/or improvement of this problem?

4. Social work professionals intervene directly with and on behalf of diverse populations. These include adult men and women, persons of African, Asian, Hispanic, or multicultural descent, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender individuals, children, older adults, persons with HIV/AIDS, persons with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged individuals. Many of these clients will present with a variety of concerns including (but not limited to): domestic violence, sexual assault, end-of-life care, confusion over sexual identity and fear of “coming out” to family and friends, and uncertainty about pregnancy. The NASW Code of Ethics states the mission “is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty” (NASW, 1999).

A. Discuss your thoughts working with the above populations and issues.

B. Explain any reluctance or apprehension about working with certain populations or issues that may represent a challenge to you.

C. How do you plan to confront these challenges?

5. This program requires a 400 hour internship during the last two semesters prior to graduation. If you currently have time constraints (care giving, employment, etc.), what arrangements will be made in order to fulfill the required hours?

6. Is there any other information you would like to share that would help us to better serve your learning needs?

7. If your GPA is below the required admission GPA of 2.5. Please explain the reason for the low GPA, and what are your plans to raise your GPA if admitted to the School of Social Work BSW Program?

Upload a PDF or Word Document of your Professional Statement here

Recommendation Letter

Upload your Recommendation Letter here

Final Details

Have you been arrested or convicted of a Misdemeanor or a Felony?

*If you answer yes, please speak with the BSW Program Director immediately. Please note that a “YES” response does not automatically preclude your admission to the Social Work Program. Students who do not reveal criminal charges or conviction at the time of application may be dismissed from the BSW Program.

By completing this application you are taking the first steps to joining a profession that is committed to positively transforming and empowering the lives of others. The field of social work is an exciting yet challenging profession that will open the doors to many career opportunities. It is estimated by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics that the field of Social Work is expected to grow by 16 % by 2026. Social Work offers a broad range of opportunities and settings. Social workers are found in public agencies, private business, hospitals, clinics, schools; nursing homes, police departments, courts and countless other work places. The UCF Bachelor of Social Work program contains high standards of professionalism that are guided by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Students that are accepted into the program are expected to become familiar with the NASW Code of Ethics and maintain the highest standards of professionalism, academic integrity and ethical conduct with other students, faculty, university staff and clients. It is strongly recommended that you become knowledgeable about the BSW program by reading through the Social Work Handbook at http://www.chps.ucf.edu/socialwork/bsw-program.

I certify that the information given in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification of information will be sufficient grounds for refusal to consider my application or program dismissal. If admitted to the University of Central Florida School of Social Work Program, I hereby agree to abide by the policies of the Board of Trustees, and the rules and regulations of the School of Social Work Program. Further, I fully understand that under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, the information provided in this application and my supporting documents will be kept confidential to the extent required by such act. In order that my application may be processed, my file will be available to appropriate University or College officials, to the Director of the School of Social Work, and to those designated by the Director to conduct the process of selection.

Please type your full name as your signature