B.A. in Social Work (BSW)
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). A GPA of 2.5 or above is required to be accepted into the major. Students must also maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 to remain in the major. 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 ENG 102/GSR 102 or the equivalent before beginning the major.
Summary of Requirements
| |
2022-2023 |
| Core Curriculum |
43 |
| Pre-Major Courses |
13 |
| Major and Related Courses |
56 |
| Free Elective Courses |
8 |
| 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 | Quantitative Research Methods in Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 442 | Qualitative Research Methods in Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 482 | Social Work Practice IV: Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| SWK 484 | Social Work Practicum 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 |
| SGS 505 | LGBTQ+ Mental Health Practice | 3 |
| SOC 250 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| SWK 201 | Social Work Practice and AIDS | 3 |
| SWK 202 | Adoptive Family Systems | 3 |
| SWK 265 | Child Welfare | 3 |
| SWK 495 | Special Topics | 1-5 |
| SWK 499 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| SWK 507 | Alcohol and Drug Addictions: Intervention Strategies | 3 |
Program Outcomes
Prepare students for practice according to the principles, values, ethics, and skills that guide the social work profession.
Design and implement a current and updated social work foundation curriculum grounded in the liberal arts.
Prepare students as critical thinkers and change agents.
Prepare students for practice from a social justice perspective, that is, as advocates who work toward the elimination of economic, political, and social inequality of those with the greatest needs.
Motivate students to value diversity as a priority and to practice antiracism and cultural humility with respect.
Promote ongoing professional development with current trend.
Prepare students as competent entry level generalist social workers with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.