Undergraduate Catalog

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

  2023-2024
Core Curriculum 43
Pre-Major Courses 13
Major and Related Courses 56
Free Elective Courses 8
TOTAL 120

Required pre-major courses 13 credits

To be taken during freshman or sophomore year:

BIO 105Introduction to Human Biology

4

GOV 110Basic American Government

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Or

DST 101Introduction to Deaf Studies

3

Required social work courses 50 credits

SWK 203Introduction to Social Work

3

SWK 204Professional Communication for Social Workers

3

SWK 304Social Welfare Policy

3

SWK 306Assessment and Intervention Strategies with Diverse Populations

3

SWK 307Human Behavior and the Social Environment I: Micro

3

SWK 308Human Behavior and the Social Environment II: Macro

3

SWK 318Human Diversity

3

SWK 335Social Work Practice I: Individuals

3

SWK 337Social Work Practice II: Case Management

3

SWK 436Social Work Practice III: Families and Groups

3

SWK 441Quantitative Research Methods in Social Work

3

SWK 442Qualitative Research Methods in Social Work

3

SWK 482Social Work Practice IV: Organizations and Communities

3

SWK 484Social Work Practicum I: Internship

4

SWK 486Social Work Practicum II: Internship

4

SWK 494Senior Seminar

3

Elective social work and related courses 6 credits

Students may take 6 credits of any SWK, FCS, SGS, or any advisor-approved class from a related discipline as electives

 
FCS 306Contemporary Families

3

FCS 309Marriages and Families: Diversity and Change

3

FCS 333Child, Family, and Community

3

FCS 334Parent-Child Interactions

3

SGS 501UIntroduction to Sexuality & Gender Studies

3

SGS 504Intimate Relationships: Sexuality, Gender, Culture, Love, & Friendship

3

SGS 505LGBTQ+ Mental Health Practice

3

SGS 530Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender

3

SGS 595Special Topics

1-5

SOC 250Gender and Society

3

SWK 201Social Work Practice and AIDS

3

SWK 202Adoptive Family Systems

3

SWK 265Child Welfare

3

SWK 495Special Topics

1-5

SWK 499Independent Study

1-3

SWK 507Alcohol 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.

Subject:

Social Work