BSW Curriculum Sequence

 

  • Requires 60 credit hours
  • SOWK classes require a B- (2.7) or better

 

Required Courses for the BSW
Description Credit Hours
SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology
or
SOC 103 - Social Problems
3
PSY 120 - Introduction to Psychology 3
PSCI 101 - American National Government
or
PSCI 205 - State and Local Government
3
Total credit hours 9

 

Social Work Courses
Description Credit Hours
SOWK 110 - The Field of Social Work 3
SOWK 230 - Foundations of Social Work Practice 3
SOWK 250 - Micro/Mezzo Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3
SOWK 260 - Macro Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3
SOWK 295 - Diversity and Environmental Justice: A Social Work Perspective 3
SOWK 310 - Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families 3
SOWK 320 - Social Work Practice/Mezzo Systems 3
SOWK 330 - Social Work Practice/Macro Systems 3
SOWK 340 - Social Work Research 3
SOWK 350 - Junior Practicum in Social Work 6
SOWK 370 - Social Welfare Policy and Services 3
SOWK 450 - Senior Practicum in Social Work 12
SOWK 460 - Capstone Seminar in Social Work 3
Total credit hours 51

 

Total from Required Core and Social Work Courses: 60 credit hours

 

Electives
Description Credit Hours
PSYC 125 - Statistics * 3
SOWK 200 - Working with and For Youth ** 3
SOWK 220 - Introduction to Forensic Social Work 3
SOWK 390 - Understanding Addictions 3

*Required for MSW Admittance
**Part of the Child & Youth Programs Minor/Concentration
***Part of the Curriculum for Community and Nonprofit Leadership (Bachelor of Arts Minor)