General Description 

World Mission University offers a Bachelor degree in Social Work requiring 126 semester hours of credit. This program requires four academic years based on 126 semester hours of credit and builds upon the General Education, Bible, and Theology requirements. The goal of the program is to help students attain a fundamental grounding in Social Welfare, including an introduction to the theory and practice of social work. Graduates will be qualified to serve as Christian Social Worker, Welfare Missionary, Pastor in Social Work NGOs and Social Work Facilities, Nonprofit Corporations, Nonprofit Private Organizations, Public Institutions, and Churches.

 

Program Goals

The goals of the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies program are to:

  • To prepare students for graduate study.
  • To prepare students for social work ministries.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program, students will be able to:

  • Articulate theorical foundation for Church Social Work and Christian Social Work;
  • Demonstrate growth in personal and spiritual life;
  • Demonstrate the basic skills and practical abilities for Social Work; and
  • Strength competence as a social welfare leader who adapts to social environment by understanding and utilizing social welfare policy and administrative theory;
  • Demonstrate Christian Social Work Practice to address the need of individuals in diverse cultural settings.

 

General Education

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work requires a minimum of 39 course credits earned in General Education. General Education courses include courses in humanities, communication, math/science, and the social sciences.

 

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work requires the completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours of credit, and demonstration of Christian character. Credits can be a combination of transfer credits and completion of course work with a Grade Point Average of C (2.0). At least 39 credits must be in General Education. A minimum of 42 units must be completed at WMU and the remaining 84 units may be satisfied through transfer credit.

 

Course Titles and Level

All courses are at the Bachelor degree level. Courses are numbered 100-400. Course descriptions are provided in this catalog.

Degree Requirements: 126 credits

General Education: 39 credits

Humanities :12 Credits

HS203 Christianity and Civilization (3credits)

LA101 Introduction to Philosophy (3credits)

MH343 Introduction to Music History (3credits)

TH106 Christian Life and Ethics (3credits)

Communications: 9 credits

LA167 College Writing (3credits)

LA169 Informational Literacy (3credits)

LA173 Communication (3credits)

Math/Sciences: 9 credits

LA121 College Algebra (3credits) 

LA181 Introduction to Science (3credits)

LA232 Health Science (3credits)

Social Sciences: 9 credits

LA102 Introduction to Psychology (3credits)

LA103 Introduction to Sociology (3credits)

LA204 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3credits)

Bible/Theology: 30 credits

BS316 Genesis (3credits)

BS345 Gospel of John (3credits)

BT117 New Testament Survey (3credits)

BT118 Old Testament Survey (3credits)

* BT225 Bible Hermeneutics and Teaching Methods   (3credits)

* BT231 Spiritual Formation and Soul Care (3credits)

* BT232 Spiritual Leadership and Mentoring (3credits)

IS203 Evangelism and Mission (3credits)

TH203 Introduction to Christian Theology (3credits)

TH204 History of Christian Theology (3credits)

Professional Studies: 37 credits  

Social Work: 27 credits

SW310 Introduction to Social Welfare (3credits)

SW311 Human Behavior & Social Environment (3credits)

SW312 Research Methods for Social Welfare     (3credits)

SW320 Theories of Social Work Practice (3credits)

SW321 Skills & Techniques for Social Work Practice  (3credits)

SW410 Social Welfare Policy (3credits)

SW411 Community Welfare and Practice (3credits)

SW412 Multicultural Social Work Practice (3credits)

BT402 Graduation Project (3credits)

The courses with an (*) will not be credited as a transfer credit and must be taken at WMU.

Please be cautious with the courses with an (**) due to their prerequisite status.

Field Education: 10 credits  

** SW450 Social Work Field Practicum I (3credits)

(Prerequisite: 12 credits of Social Work Studies) 

** SW451 Social Work Field Practicum II (3credits) 

(Prerequisite: SW450) 

PT211-218 Student Chapel I-VIII (.5 credit each)

Open Electives: 20 credits

 

Field Education
World Mission University is committed to equipping students to become full-time ministers or lay leaders in Christian ministry. In order to serve God more effectively, all students at World Mission University are required to participate in ministry outside of the classroom experience.

Social Work Field Practicum
Baccalaureate students are required to complete two semesters of social work field practicum. Students will earn three credits for each semester.

 

Student Chapel

Baccalaureate students are required to register and complete eight semesters of student chapel.  Each student chapel course is worth .5 credits.

Student chapels are graded pass/non-pass. Student Chapel “PT211-218” must be taken beginning with the first semester of enrollment at WMU and must be taken consecutively.  Students register for the course during registration.

In order to pass the student chapel, students must not miss it more than three times. 

Students must ensure that they register for online chapel.  Students who register for online chapel must follow the regulations of the online chapel.