Social Work B.S.W.

Due to the complexity of the curriculum, students are expected to obtain advisement by the B.S.W. Director prior to registration each semester.

The major consists of 60 sh, 54 sh of which are in social work. The remainder are supporting disciplines of psychology and sociology. A second major or a minor is not required for social work majors.

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree as Social Work major must complete:

  1. degree requirements for a Bachelor of Social Work degree and
  2. Core Curriculum Requirements (refer to that section of this catalog

Students must complete Field of Study (FOS) courses: SWK 2361 Introduction to Social Work; SWK 2362 Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services; SWK 2389 Academic Cooperative, MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods or Psych 2317, and SOC 1306 Contemporary Ideas and are expected to have completed prior to taking courses in the major. Students expecting to transfer courses from a community college or another four-year university should take courses that are equivalent to these courses. Please contact the department if you have questions.

The professional foundation in social work education is built on a liberal arts perspective. Students will be expected to have finished most Core Curriculum requirements coursework before admission to the Social Work Program. Students who have less than 12 hours of core requirements remaining to be completed may be considered for admission to the program.

To ensure that the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for beginning generalist social work practice are acquired and integrated by the student in an orderly progression, the curriculum is carefully sequenced. Prerequisites and concurrent enrollment requirements are strictly observed.

The major consists of 60 sh, 54 sh of which are in social work. The remainder are supporting disciplines of psychology and sociology. A second major or a minor is not required for social work majors.

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree as Social Work major must complete:

  1. degree requirements for a Bachelor of Social Work degree and
  2. Core Curriculum Requirements (refer to that section of this catalog)

The professional foundation in social work education is built on a liberal arts perspective. Students will be expected to have finished most Core Curriculum requirements coursework before admission to the Social Work Program.

To ensure that the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for beginning generalist social work practice are acquired and integrated by the student in an orderly progression, the curriculum is carefully sequenced. Prerequisites and concurrent enrollment requirements are strictly observed.

Core Curriculum courses
See the Core Curriculum Requirements42
Required courses in the major
SWK 2361Introduction to Social Work3
SWK 2362Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services3
SWK 2389Academic Cooperative3
SWK 322Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3
SWK 325Social Work Practice with Mezzo Systems3
SWK 328Social Welfare Policy and Services3
SWK 329Social Work Practice with Micro Systems3
SWK 331Social Work Practice with Macro Systems3
SWK 340Global Perspectives of Human Welfare3
SWK 348Promoting Mental Health Across Populations3
SWK 350Social Work Research Methods3
SWK 370Writing and Technology Skills in Social Work3
SWK 422Integration of Practice3
SWK 424Generalist Practice in the Field3
SWK 425Field Instruction I3
SWK 426Field Instruction II6
SOC 1306Contemporary Ideas **3
MATH 1342Elementary Statistical Methods **3
Social Work Elective Required
Choose 3 hours from:3
Child Welfare
Issues in Family Treatment
Human Service Careers with Children
Study Abroad
Special Topics
Electives Required
18 hours of electives are required18
Total Hours120

Other Requirements

A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all Social Work courses, MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods  and SOC 1306 Contemporary Ideas. A GPA of 2.5 or greater is required for admissions to this major and graduation with a BSW degree.

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A second major or a minor are not required for students selecting this major.

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 This course will satisfy the core curriculum requirement.

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