Social Work, BS

This major is administered by the Department of Sociology and Social Work .

Consists of 64 credits in core social work, required supporting courses, and electives. Course credit will not be granted for life experience or previous work experience.

Supporting courses, 22 credits

Take all of the following:

POLI 101 - American Politics Credits: 3
PSYC 110 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 270 - Race and Ethnicity Credits: 3 or
SOC 327 - Social Inequality Credits: 3
SOC 350 - Sociological Theory Credits: 3
SOC 351 - Social Statistics Credits: 4 or
PSYC 300 - Statistics for Psychologists Credits: 4
SOC 352 - Research Methods Credits: 3 or
SW 352 - Research Methods Credits: 3

Core courses, 39 credits

Take all of the following:

SOC 261 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Services Field Credits: 3 or
SW 261 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Services Field Credits: 3
SOC 262 - Social Welfare Policies and Programs Credits: 3 or
SW 262 - Social Welfare Policies and Programs Credits: 3
SOC 263 - Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions Credits: 3 or
SW 263 - Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions Credits: 3
SW 316 - Child Welfare Practice Credits: 3
SOC 376 - Human Behavior and Social Environment Credits: 3 or
SW 376 - Human Behavior and Social Environment Credits: 3
SW 359 - Social Work Methods: Casework Credits: 3
SW 361 - Social Work with Groups Credits: 3
SW 362 - Social Work Methods: Community Organization and Social Service Administration Credits: 3
SW 365 - Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations Credits: 3
SW 385 - Social Work and Mental Health Credits: 3
SW 494 - Social Work Practicum Credits: 1-8 (Take 8 credits total)
SW 495 - Social Work Practicum Seminar Credits: 1-2 (May repeat each time in SW 494 )

Electives, 3 credits

Take 3 credits from the following:

SW 381 - Death, Dying, Loss and Grief Credits: 3
SW 383 - Substance Abuse Disorders: Assessment and Intervention Credits: 3
SW 387 - Emerging Issues in Social Work with Children and Youth Credits: 3