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Social Work, BSW

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
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
 Hours15
Spring
BIOL 1014 Life: Continuity and Change 3
PSYCH 1001 Introduction to Psychology 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Sophomore
Fall
SW 1001 Introduction to Social Work and Social Services 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
SW 2091 Practice with Individuals 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
SW 4144 Social Policies and Issues 3
UNIFI/General Education or Major or University Electives ** 12
 Hours15
Spring
SW 4200 Field Instruction 15
 Hours15
 Total Hours120
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 Minimum UNI GPA of 2.50 required for graduation as a Social Work major.

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Need 3 Social Work Electives

Social Work Electives

  • SW 1041 Global Social Work
  • SW 2045 American Racial and Minoritized Populations
  • SW 3143 Self-Care and Stress Management in Helping Professions
  • SW 3175 Child Welfare Policy and Practice
  • SW 3179 Cooperative Education
  • SW 4121 Social Work in Mental Health Settings
  • SW 4171/5171 Addictions Treatment
  • SW 4173/5173 Social Services for Older Adults
  • SW 4193 Models of Social Work Practice