B.A. in Social Work
Overview
For continuation in the major, a student must earn a grade of C or better in courses requiring mastery of principles, methodology, and practice and demonstration of professional values and ethics considered necessary for satisfactory performance in the profession (SWK 335, 337, 436, 482, 484, 486, and 494). Internships may be repeated only with permission of the department. In major courses, students must also demonstrate English language skills commensurate with professional requirements.
In major courses, students must also demonstrate English language skills commensurate with professional requirements. Students are encouraged to have completed GSR 102 or the equivalent before beginning the major.
Summary of Requirements
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2020-2021 |
| General Studies |
37 |
| Pre-Major Courses |
13 |
| Major and Related Courses |
56 |
| Free Elective Courses |
14 |
| TOTAL |
120 |
Required pre-major courses 13 hours
To be taken during freshman or sophomore year:
| BIO 105 | Introduction to Human Biology | 4 |
| GOV 110 | Basic American Government | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Required social work courses 50 hours
| SWK 203 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 204 | Professional Communication for Social Workers | 3 |
| SWK 304 | Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| SWK 306 | Assessment and Intervention Strategies with Diverse Populations | 3 |
| SWK 307 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment I: Micro | 3 |
| SWK 308 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II: Macro | 3 |
| SWK 318 | Human Diversity | 3 |
| SWK 335 | Social Work Practice I: Individuals | 3 |
| SWK 337 | Social Work Practice II: Case Management | 3 |
| SWK 436 | Social Work Practice III: Families and Groups | 3 |
| SWK 441 | Research Methods in Social Work I | 3 |
| SWK 442 | Research Methds in Social Work II - Data Analysis | 3 |
| SWK 482 | Social Work Practice IV: Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| SWK 484 | Social Work Practice I: Internship | 4 |
| SWK 486 | Social Work Practicum II: Internship | 4 |
| SWK 494 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
Elective social work and related courses 6 hours
3 credits of SWK and 3 credits of your choice:
| FCS 306 | Contemporary Families | 3 |
| FCS 309 | Marriages and Families: Diversity and Change | 3 |
| FCS 333 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| FCS 334 | Parent-Child Interactions | 3 |
| SOC 250 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| SWK 201 | Social Work Practice and AIDS | 3 |
| SWK 202 | Adoptive Family Systems | 3 |
| SWK 222 | Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies | 3 |
| SWK 265 | Child Welfare | 3 |
| SWK 267 | Alcohol and Drug Addictions: Intervention Strategies | 3 |
| SWK 333 | LGBTQ+ Community and Mental Health Practice | 3-4 |
| SWK 495 | Special Topics | 1-5 |
| SWK 499 | Independent Study | 1-3 |