By UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
The Department of Social Work at Fort Hays State University will begin a new Bachelor of Social Work cohort at Dodge City Community College in the fall.
The cohort program provides an opportunity for students to complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree without leaving their homes or jobs after earning an associate’s degree at DCCC.
“This provides an option for western Kansans to earn an FHSU Bachelor of Social Work degree, fully accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, in their local communities,” said Dr. Tim Davis, chair of the department.
Classes, evening at the community college and online, are completed over a three-year period. Students take courses from both core faculty members at FHSU and local professional social workers serving as adjuncts. A full-time cohort coordinator is hired to provide for student recruitment, advisement, and to coordinate the ongoing needs of an offsite location.
Students in a cohort start and go through the three-year cycle together. FHSU commits to provide all three years of cohort education on site so that students who start can also finish in the same location.
FHSU’s Department of Social Work offers the development of skills and knowledge that enables individuals to help others. The department offers significant resources for students including various student organizations and research support. Hands-on experiences through service and internship opportunities are also available.
For more information about the program or to apply, contact Tim Davis, chair of the Social Work Department, at todavis@fhsu.edu.