Social Work B.S.W.
Social Work Major
The B.S.W. Social Work major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
| Foundations: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or SOC 1060 | Social Problems | |
| Required Courses: Research | ||
| SOC SCI 2020 | Social Sciences Statistics * | 3 |
| SW 3185 | Social Work Research | 3 |
| Required Courses: Core | ||
| SW 1001 | Introduction to Social Work and Social Services | 3 |
| SW 4144 | Social Policies and Issues | 3 |
| SW 4163 | Diversity and Difference | 3 |
| SW 4164 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment | 3 |
| Required Courses: Practice | ||
| SW 2091 | Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SW 3192 | Practice with Groups and Families | 3 |
| SW 4196 | Practice with Communities and Organizations | 3 |
| SW 4200 | Field Instruction | 10-15 |
| Electives: Any SW course | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 49-54 | |
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STAT 1772 will substitute for SOC SCI 2020.
Admissions and class requirements: A minimum Total Cumulative GPA of 2.50 is required for admission to the Social Work major. In order to enroll in SW 4200, a student must be a Social Work major and the following must be present: senior standing (90 or more credit hours); completion of SW 1001; SW 2091; SW 3185; SW 3192; SW 4164; statistics course; and a minimum UNI and Total Cumulative GPA of 2.50. Students must also complete a field orientation prior to the start of field placement.
Students getting a Certified Nonprofit Professional certificate may count RTNL 2130 and RTNL 2210 as SW electives.
Graduation grade requirements: All required courses for the Social Work major require a C (2.00) or higher to count towards the major. A minimum UNI GPA of 2.50 is required for graduation as a Social Work major.
Students who graduate with a major in Social Work receive a Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Four-Year Plan
Social Work, BSW
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| SOC 1000 | Introduction to Sociology ( or SOC 1060 Social Problems ) | 3 |
| SOC SCI 2020 | Social Sciences Statistics(or STAT 1772 Introduction to Statistical Methods) | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYCH 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| UNIFI Scientific Reasoning w/ Lab | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| SW 1001 | Introduction to Social Work and Social Services | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SW 2091 | Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SW 3192 | Practice with Groups and Families | 3 |
| SW 4163 | Diversity and Difference | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or Major or University Electives ** | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SW 4164 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment | 3 |
| SW 4196 | Practice with Communities and Organizations | 3 |
| SW 3185 | Social Work Research | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or Major or University Electives ** | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SW 4144 | Social Policies and Issues | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or Major or University Electives ** | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SW 4200 | Field Instruction | 15 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Minimum UNI GPA of 2.50 required for graduation as a Social Work major.
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Any 2 Social Work Elective Courses
Learning Outcomes
Social Work, BSW
Communication
- Goal: Students will communicate professionally.
- Outcome: Use of words and mechanics of writing (spelling, grammar, punctuation).
- Outcome: Use APA style 7th edition style (citation, references, margins, layout).
Critical Thinking
- Goal: Students will critically evaluate practice.
- Outcome: Use compelling, relevant sources.
- Outcome: Demonstrate thoughtful and skillful understanding of literature regarding the client population and intervention effectiveness.
Program Content Knowledge/Skills
- Goal: Students will have knowledge and skills essential for beginning generalist social work practice.
- Outcome: Clearly describe an intervention that addresses the issue.
- Outcome: Evaluate intervention.