Social Work 2+2 to Ohio University, A.A. (Financial Aid Eligibility Pending)

Transfer to Ohio University Eastern

Major Code: 399

Note: The “2+2” term is used to refer to a transfer agreement through which a student completes an Associate degree at one institution and finishes a Bachelor degree at another institution. Due to individual student factors, part-time or full-time status, need for developmental education coursework, scheduling and availability of courses, or other factors, all students may not be able to complete these degrees in 2 (Associate) or 4 (Bachelor) years. The term “2+2” does not imply a guarantee that a student will be able to complete all requirements in 4 years.

Further, 2+2 articulation agreements contain very specific requirements which have been agreed upon and approved by the administration and faculty at both institutions. Because of this, petitions for course substitutions will not usually be considered or approved to allow a student to graduate under a 2+2 program.

Students successfully completing this option will receive an Associate in Arts degree from West Virginia Northern. Upon acceptance and successfully completing the remaining specified credit hours at Ohio University Eastern, they will receive a Bachelor in Social Work (B.S.W.) Degree, which produces graduates who are well prepared to enter the work force as generalist social work practitioners. Applicants for admission to Ohio University Eastern’s social work program must meet the following criteria:

• Student has completed the Associate degree at WVNCC
• Submit a transcript to OUE verifying an overall grade point average with a minimum of 2.0.  The Social Work Department requires a 2.5 in the major*Contact OUE’s Social Work Program director and obtain additional forms and instruction for admission to the Social Work program early in their program at WVNCC
• Submit at least one or two recommendation forms by a current or past faculty member or employer
• Have completed a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer or paid work experience in the area of social work
• Complete and submit a written personal essay
• Complete and submit an application to the Social Work Program at OUE
• Schedule and complete an interview with the Social Work Program Director at OUE

 

Students successfully completing and receiving and A.A. degree under the articulation agreement with Ohio University Eastern’s School of Social Work should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the “human services/social work” profession and the evolution of its various delivery systems;

• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, and strategies used in social work/ human services and apply basic skills related to general education curriculum requirements for the Social Work A.A. degree;

• Utilize critical thinking skills;

• Demonstrate a readiness to enter a bachelor degree program with appropriate commitment to attendance, initiative, organization and interest in the profession.

CIP Code: 240101