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Eastern Michigan University – BSW in Social Work
Oakland Community College Courses:
MACRAO Requirements
Transfer to Eastern Michigan University as:
(31-32 credits)
(31-32 credits)
1. English Writing Requirement
(6 credits)
(6 credits)
ENG 1510 Composition I........................................................ 3
ENGL 120 English Composition I ......................................... 3
ENG 1520 Composition II....................................................... 3
ENGL 121 English Composition II ........................................ 3
2. Math/Science Requirement
(8 credits)
(8 credits)
* BIO 1511 Life Sciences ........................................................ 4
BIO 105 Introduction to Biology for Non- Majors............... 4
1 Complete one course below at OCC ....................................... 4
Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement....................... 4
MAT 1500, 1540,1580, 1600, 1630, 1730
At EMU complete MATH 110 unless MATH 104 has
Under this agreement, students may complete the math
been completed with a “C” or better, in which case,
requirement at OCC before or after admission to EMU.
any approved QR course may be selected.
3. Social Science Requirement
(9 credits)
(9 credits)
* POL 1510 American Government (OCC graduation req.) ..... 3
PLSC 112 American Government ........................................ 3
* PSY 2510 Introduction to Psychology.................................... 3
PSY 101 General Psychology............................................ 3
* SOC 2510 Sociology (OCC Sociology Elective)..................... 3
SOCL 105 Introduction to Sociology .................................... 3
4. Humanities Requirement
(8-9 credits)
(8-9 credits)
(Courses must be selected from at least two subject areas)
*2 Complete two courses: ......................................................... 6-8
SWRK Restricted Cross Cultural Electives........................ 6-8
ENG 1610, 2530, 2540; HIS 1510, 1520; HUM 1710 or
Also Satisfies the Perspectives on a Diverse World Req.
MUS 1585
Complete one course, if needed, to satisfy the minimum
of 8 hours in Humanities....................................................... 0-3
One course, if needed: ....................................................... 0-3
Choose from courses approved by OCC to satisfy the
MACRAO humanities requirement.
The MACRAO transfer guide for OCC can be found at http://it.emich.edu/service/online/tranequiv/
OCC Requirements
(30-32 credits)
(30-32 credits)
3 MHA 1404 Counseling and Interviewing Skills w/ Field Work 4
SWRK Elective or University Elective .................................... 4
3 MHA 1414 Interpersonal Theory and Practice w/ Field Work . 4
SWRK Elective or University Elective .................................... 4
* MHA 2406 Group Dynamics-Theory &Practice w/ Internship . 6
SWRK 409 Generalist Social Work Practicum: Groups (3)+36
3 MHA 2416 Family Systems Theory &Practice w/ Internship .. 6
SWRK Elective or University Elective ................................... 6
* PSY 2740 Human Development Across the Lifespan ........... 3
EDPS 325 Life Span Human Growth & Dev. (4)-1 ............... 3
PSY 2810 Psychology of Adjustment .................................... 3
University Elective (PSY 207) ............................................... 3
* PSY 2910 Abnormal Psychology ........................................... 3
PSY 360 Abnormal Psychology ......................................... 3
Physical Education course (OCC graduation requirement) .. 1-3
University Elective .............................................................. 1-3
NOTE: A minimum of 62 credits is required for the associate degree.
EMU Requirements that May be Taken at OCC or EMU
(9-12 credits)
* ANT 1540 Anthropology (Intro to cultural Anthropology) ...... 3
ANTH 135 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.................. 3
Open Electives (not to exceed a total of 73 credits at OCC) 6-9
University Electives ............................................................ 6-9
Maximum Credits at OCC ................................. 73
Credits that Transfer to EMU ..................... 73
* These courses are required for EMU’s Social Work program and must be completed as pre-requisite or co-requisite to SWRK 315.
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If completed at OCC, MAT 1500, 1540, 1580, 1600, 1630 or 1730 satisfy EMU’s Quantitative Reasoning Requirement. If completed at EMU,
MATH 110 is required, unless MATH 104 or its equivalent has been completed with a “C” or better, in which case any approved QR course
may be completed at EMU. Math courses may be taken at OCC before or after transferring to EMU.
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Satisfies EMU’s Perspectives on a Diverse World Requirement and the SWRK cross-cultural requirement.
3
Can be used to satisfy the SWRK requirement for 3 credits of restricted SWRK electives and may be used to satisfy EMU’s program
admission requirement for 40 hours of volunteer or work experience.
NOTE: EMU will accept substitutions for OCC courses on this page that transfer as university electives or general transfer credit.
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Admission Process for the Social Work
Program at Eastern Michigan University
Admissions Process:
The BSW Program has several admissions requirements
which are designed to help you to sort out whether or not
the social work profession is the right choice for you.
1. An overall GPA of 2.3 or higher.
2. Submission of an application.
3. Completion of 40 hrs of post-high school volunteer
employment or internship experience at a human
service agency.
4. Completion of introductory social work courses:
SWRK 120, SWRK 200, SWRK 222, & SWRK 251 with
grades of “C” or higher
5. Submission of a personal statement.
6. Meet with a BSW advisor to develop a Plan of Study
and review progress to date
Students may register in SWRK 120, 200, 222 and 251 at
EMU while attending OCC in order to complete these
courses before starting the professional sequence at EMU.
Students receiving financial aid should contact the
Financial Aid Office to ask about options for financial aid as
a dual-registered student. All pre-admission requirements
must be completed before or concurrently with SWRK 315.
Enrollment in SWRK course offerings is limited. Apply
to EMU early and register for courses as soon as
permitted.
Completion of the Social Work Program at
Eastern Michigan University
Pre-Admission Requirements
(10 credits)
*2 SWRK 120 Intro to Social Work Serv & Prof. Roles .......3
2 SWRK 200 Human Diversity & Social Justice ................3
2 SWRK 222 Social Welfare Policies & Services ..............3
2,3 SWRK 251 Self Assessment & Development .................1
Major Requirements
(41 credits)
SWRK 315 Theoretical Bases f/Social Work Practice ....3
SWRK 317 Foundations of Social Work Practice ...........3
SWRK 318 Practice I - Skill Integration Seminar ............1
SWRK319W Writing for Agency Practice ..........................3
1 SWRK 350L Generalist SW Pract: Orgs & Communities .3
SWRK 405 Analysis & Change of Soc Welfare Policies .3
SWRK 408 Generalist SW Pract w/Individuals & Fam....3
SWRK 430 Social Work Evaluation & Research ...........4
SWRK 450 Practice Issues with Women ........................3
SWRK 451 Practice Issues with People of Color............3
SWRK 488 Field Experience I ........................................6
SWRK 489 Field Experience II .......................................6
Credits at EMU: ........................................................ 51
Minimum Credits to Graduate: ............................. 124
Note: If fewer than 73 credits are transferred from OCC, additional
electives must be completed at EMU to bring the program total to
124 credits.
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Satisfies EMU’s “Learning beyond the Classroom” requirement.
Students may concurrently register in SWRK 120, 200, 222 and 251 at EMU while completing coursework at OCC; or take during the
spring/summer semester prior to starting the Social Work sequence at EMU. These courses are pre-requisites for all upper division SWRK
courses. Students receiving financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office at OCC to ask about options for financial aid as a concurrently
registered student. SWRK 120 may be transferred may be transferred from another college if it is an approved equivalent.
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Students will apply for admission to the Social Work program while enrolled in SWRK 251.
*It may be possible to complete the equivalent of SWRK 120 at another community college and transfer it to EMU.
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Additional Information:
1.
In completing the coordinated program of study for this articulation agreement, course substitutions should be made with the
guidance of the advisors (indicated below) at both institutions to assure that all requirements are satisfied. Each institution will
determine the satisfaction of their individual program and degree requirements. OCC courses indicated with an *are required
for EMU’s Social Work Program.
2. Students whose transcripts are endorsed as “MACRAO Satisfied” will only be required to satisfy three of EMU’s general
education requirements, noted on the articulation guide and listed below. These requirements may be completed at the most
appropriate time for the student, whether before or after enrollment at EMU.
a) An approved course in Quantitative Reasoning: [at Oakland: MAT 1500, 1540, 1580, 1600, 1630, or 1730] or [at EMU:
MATH 110 or if Intermediate Algebra is completed with a 2.0 or better, COSC 106; MATH 105, 118, 119, 120, 140, 170;
PHIL 181; PLSC 210; SOCL 250 or STS 224 can be chosen.]
b) An approved course in US Diversity or Global Awareness: [at Oakland: Humanities: ENG 1610, 2530, 2540; HUM 1710;
MUS 1585; Science: BIO 1500; Social Science: ANT 1540, 2510, 2750; GEO 1520; HIS 1520, 1550, 2610, 2620; POL
2530, 2610; SOC 2530, 2560; Other Courses: BUS 2150; COM 2290] or [at EMU: refer to the catalog website:
http://catalog.emich.edu/]
c) “Learning beyond the Classroom” course or experience offered by EMU: [SWRK 350L]
To use MACRAO, students must request that an official community college transcript, with “MACRAO Satisfied” printed on it,
be sent to EMU’s Admissions Office. Students without the “MACRAO Satisfied” stamp on their community college transcript
will be required to satisfy EMU’s general education requirements as listed in the Undergraduate Catalog. The MACRAO
stamp may be completed after admission to EMU, however, students should inform advisors at EMU that they intend to
complete MACRAO, or they may be advised to complete additional courses for the general education program.
3. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) will be accepted for transfer to EMU.
4. Under this agreement, EMU will waive the 60-hour rule and require that a minimum of 51 credit hours (48 if SWRK 120 is
transferred) must be completed at the four-year college level, of which 30 hours must be in courses offered by EMU, with 15
hours in program requirements, at the 300-level or above. Of the last 30 hours completed before graduating, at least 10 hours
must be in courses offered by EMU. A minimum of 124 credit hours is required for graduation. Courses listed in this guide
may be completed at the most opportune time for students, whether before or after admission to EMU, as long as appropriate
pre-requisites are satisfied.
5. Eligibility for placement in the required two semesters of senior-year field placement includes:
a) A cumulative GPA of 2.3 in all EMU courses (must be maintained through field placement),
b) A minimum grade of “C” in each required SWRK course, completion of all required social work courses through the 300
level (including courses that fulfill EDPS 325 Life Span Human Growth & Dev and PSY 360 Abnormal Psych),
c) A minimum of 40 hours (post high school) volunteer work, internship, or work-experience at a social welfare agency or
organization that is documented by a reference letter from the supervisor of that experience. Oakland Community College
internships may be used to satisfy this requirement.
d) A written essay on the student’s interest in social work as a career.
6. Students must meet all admission requirements at the time of application for admission to EMU, including submitting
transcripts from all previously attended colleges. OCC students will receive equal consideration with other students for course
registration and financial aid.
7. Application to the Social Work program is completed while enrolled in SWRK 251. Students must see an advisor to enroll in
300/400 level social work courses. SWRK 120, 200, 251, and 222 are pre-requisites for all upper division SWRK courses and
must be completed before starting the professional sequence. Students may enroll concurrently in these EMU courses at
EMU’s main campus or at an off-campus site during the last two semesters of enrollment at OCC.
8. Students are encouraged to contact the Social Work Program Coordinator early, before applying to EMU. To facilitate the
evaluation of transcript(s), students should indicate they are using this articulation guide when they apply to EMU and bring a
copy of the articulation guide to all advising sessions. Copies of the articulation guide are available on EMU’s website at
www.emich.edu/ccr/artguide.php
Effective Dates: September 1, 2013 until August 31, 2016. This is a renewal of an agreement made in June 2008 and extended in
September 2011. Students who began this program prior to the new effective date have the option of changing to this guide. If this
agreement is not renewed at the end of the effective period, students who already started the program will be given an additional
three years to be admitted to EMU under the terms of this agreement.
Contacts:
OCC Counseling Department
EMU School of Social Work
Auburn Hills
248.232.4350
323 Marshall Building, 734.487.6807
Highland Lakes 248.942.3050
Dave Evoy, BSW Student Services Coordinator
Orchard Ridge
248.522.3450
devoy@emich.edu
Royal Oak
248.246.2450
Southfield
248.233.2750
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