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June 2008

JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
For Transfer to Michigan State University
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE/SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

• This is only a guide.  

• For MSU Transfer Guide go to: http://admissions.msu.edu/transferguide/default.asp

• For Community College transfer information go to: http://socialwork.msu.edu/admissions/basw.html

• Below are the JCC courses which will meet the Integrative Studies requirements and the JCC courses equivalent to the required courses.

About the program...

The Social Work (SW) program admits 55 students and no longer gives preference to native students.  Currently, if a student meets the requirements of the program they will be admitted.  The SW application process is basically a two-step process.  Students apply to the Michigan State University and admissions personnel perform a review for initial admissions eligibility.  Students should apply in early September.  Once the candidate is determined to have met the initial criteria, the file is given a WSWK (Withhold Social Work) decision and is forwarded the Supplemental Application for Social Work.  This would arrive in December.  The applicant completes the supplemental application and returns it to the School of Social Work and an admit decision is made.

The prerequisite course work includes seven (7) courses: PSY 140, SOC 231, ECN 231 or 232, BIO 132, PLS 141, any 200-level psychology course, and SW 200: Introduction to Social Work (to be completed at MSU or LCC).  It is strongly recommended that you complete your math competency prior to transferring.

Contact the School of Social Work, Room 254 Baker Hall or call Susan Bowden at 517-432-3728 if you have questions.

I.  Integrative Studies	Credits
Writing	6	ENG 131, 132
Biological Science		See II below
Physical Science	4 or 5 (choose 1)	CEM 131, 132, 141, 142; NSC 131; PHY 131, 151, 231
Math Competency	5	MTH 140
Arts & Humanities	3 (choose 1)   3 (choose 1)	HIS 231, 232 ART 111, 112; THR 116;  PHL 231, 232, 243; ENG 246, 247, 248, 249, 252, 255, 256, 257, 261, 262; HUM 131
Social & Behavioral Sciences		See II below
II. Additional Coursework Required for Admission into the Social Work Program - all of these courses must be completed before students can be admitted into the Social Work Program	3 3 3 3 4 4 SW 200	PLS 141  ECN 231 or 232 Any 200-level PSY course SOC 231   BIO 132 PSY 140 To be taken at MSU
III. Computer Science Competency Required  - may be taken at anytime	3	CIS 101 or pass a waiver exam at MSU

Once the student is admitted into the program, courses are available at nights and the program can be completed by students going part-time.  There are many placements available in Jackson.  Of course, most placement work would be during the day.

A total of 120 credits is required for completion of the degree. A maximum of 60 hours will transfer to MSU. Completion of this guidesheet will meet most of the lower level Integrative Studies program.  

This is only a guide. Please refer to the Michigan State University catalog for transfer admission requirements, specific course information, program requirements, etc. For further information and advising, please contact Michigan State University, Admissions Office (517) 355-8332.