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The Major For The B.S.W. In Social Work
Professional Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 105 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 110 | Human Diversity and Social Interaction | 3 |
| SOWK 205W | Social Welfare Policy I | 3 |
| SOWK 320 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 3 |
| SOWK 340 | Social Work in Organizations | 3 |
| SOWK 360 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
| SOWK 370 | Social Work Field Practicum I | 4 |
| SOWK 440 | Social Welfare Policy II | 3 |
| SOWK 461-462 | Social Work Practice II | 3-3 |
| SOWK 471-472 | Social Work Field Practicum II | 4-4 |
| SOWK 481 | Social Work Research | 3 |
| Subtotal Credit Hours: | 42 |
Professionally Related Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BIOL 104 | Human Biology | 4 |
| POLI 104 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Subtotal Credit Hours: | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 58 |
You may also take the following electives; however, they are not required, but encouraged:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 230 | Special Topics | 3 |
| SOWK 230J | Disaster and Crisis Response in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 251 | Child Welfare | 3 |
| SOWK 253 | Social Work with Families | 3 |
| SOWK 254 | Services to the Aging | 3 |
| SOWK 256 | Health and Social Welfare | 3 |
| SOWK 258 | Women’s Issues and Services | 3 |
| SOWK 261 | International Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 262 | Addictions and Social Welfare | 3 |
| SOWK 263 | Mental Health and Social Welfare | 3 |
| SOWK 264 | Grief, Loss, and Social Welfare | 3 |
| SOWK 265 | Social Work with Groups | 3 |
| SOWK 267 | Trauma and Resilience in Social Work | 3 |
“I love the community between my peers and professors within the social work department. No matter what, I know that there are people cheering me on and supporting me as I navigate everything from school work to my personal life.”