“Being a social work major has opened my eyes to all types of people. I can’t wait to get out there and use my skills to empower people to live their lives to the fullest.”
Molly B. Levine
The undergraduate social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and its principal educational goal is to prepare students for beginning generalist social work practice.
Social Work, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree
A student's declaration of a major in social work does not guarantee admission to the program. Students are eligible to apply and be formally admitted to the program if they have attained an overall 2.50 GPA and have completed 35 credit hours.
In addition, applicants must successfully complete SOCW 151, and be finished or enrolled in SOCW 251 and SOCW 253. Students must apply for admission when they have concluded 18 hours of social work courses.
Students are required to maintain an overall 2.50 GPA each semester after admission in order to remain in the program. See the Department of Social Work’s “Admission and Termination Policies” in the Student Handbook (Word) for detailed information.
Course Requirements
In addition to the 42 required hours of liberal studies, the major requires 57 hours. Only grades of C or higher in required and elective social work courses will satisfy requirements for the major. The following courses are required:
- SOCW 151, Introduction to Social Work, 3 hours
- SOCW 251, Social Issues Policy and Programs, 3 hours
- SOCW 253, Interviewing Skills, 3 hours
- SOCW 334, Human Behavior and the Social Environment I, 3 hours
- SOCW 335, Social Work Research and Evaluation, 3 hours
- SOCW 354, Human Behavior and the Social Environment II, 3 hours
- SOCW 362, Direct Practice: Individuals and Families, 3 hours
- SOCW 364, Community Practice, 3 hours
- SOCW 402, Diversity in Contemporary Society, 3 hours
- SOCW 486, Field Practicum, 12 hours
- SOCW 496, Field Practicum Seminar, 3 hours
- SOCW Electives, 9 hours
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A grade of C- or above is required in the following courses:
- PSC 150, American Government and Politics, 3 hours
- PSY 150, General Psychology, 3 hours
Minor in Social Work
The minor in Social Work requires 18 hours, including SOCW 151 and 251, and 12 hours of social work courses.