University of Massachusetts Global BA Social Work

2022– 2023
Advising Information
College of the Canyons and University of Massachusetts Global

• What is Social Work?
  Social Work is a profession that prepares students to help individuals, families, and communities in a variety of employment positions and settings.
  Social Work has its own knowledge base, practice standards, ethical code, credentials, licensing, professional organizations, and national system of accredited Social Work education
  Social Work offers professionally accredited degree programs at the undergraduate level (BASW/BSW), the graduate level (MSW), and the doctoral level (PH.D. and DSW).
• Why a bachelor’s degree in Social Work?
  Social Workers are counselors, case managers, community organizers, activists, and leaders in government, education, and social service organizations.
  Students with a BASW/BSW degree may work in such settings as child welfare organizations, youth development programs, mental health organizations, and other community organizations.
  Work activities may include case management, resource coordination, intake and referral services, leading supportive or educational groups, victim services, court accompaniment, supervisor, fund raising, life skills training.
• Contact Information
  Sheri Veges, Academic Advisor, sheri.veges@umassglobal.edu
  University of Massa chusetts Global at College of the Canyons
  26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
  Santa Clarita, CA 91355 UCEN 204F                       
  (661) 362-5873
• COC Transfer Pathway
  Students and COC advisors may use the Course Articulation Database to verify articulation: http://services.brandman.edu/studentservices/TransferCredit/
• Admissions Requirements

  Application

  Complete an application at www.brandman.edu (Select “Santa Clarita Campus”)
  Application is completely free and available online
  No application deadline, but it is highly recommended that students apply early in order to receive financial aid. 
  GPA and minimum credits

  A minimum 2.0 GPA in transferable units
  A minimum of 12 transferable credits
  Transcripts

  Students need to submit all official transcripts from every college attended including AP test scores. Transcripts can be dropped off at the  University of Massachusetts Global offices located in the University Center (204F or 204C) or mail transcripts to: University of Massachusetts Global 16355 Laguna Canyon Rd. Irvine, CA 92618
  Cost

  Undergraduate: $500/credit
  Military Undergraduate $250/credit

   
  Financial Aid & Student Services

  (661) 362-5873 UCEN 204C

Bachelor of Arts Social Work

Term 2021-2022
Duration 1 1 1/2-2  years depending on transfer coursework
Costs Undergraduate Tuition: $500 per unit Technology Fee: $110 per session Application Fee: Free Graduation Fee: $150
Format Classes are offered as 8 week sessions
Scholarships College of the Canyons students receive 10% off tuition if they were enrolled at COC within the past year prior to enrollment at University of Massachusetts Global. Please complete the Scholarship Application.
Units Minimum 120 overall semester units required –of those, minimum 33 units will be taken at  University of Massahusetts Global for this program, additional units may be completed in transfer. Concurrent enrollment at UMG and COC is allowed. Actual numbers may vary- see advisor.
General Education CSU or IGETC certifications are accepted for general education requirements AREAS A-B

54 Total Units Required at University of Massachusetts Global (54 units- 18 courses) With the help of an advisor and based on the student’s articulation at the time of admission, the student may elect to take only 18 courses at UMG

Total Units Accepted in Transfer from COC is 66. Units include GE requirements and any Free Elective Courses needed to reach the 120 unit requirement.

Total Units Required (Minimum) is 120