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BSW Plan of Study

Bachelor of Social Work

The following suggested four year plan may not reflect an actual academic plan for all Social Work students. Students should work with their advisors to create an individualized plan that works toward graduation.

BSW Suggested Plan of Study

Fall Semester

  • SOC 105* - Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs)
  • PLS 101* - American National Government (3 hrs)
  • UNI 101 - First-Year Seminar (3 hrs)
  • ENG 101 - Composition (3 hrs)
  • Choice - Foreign Language/ University Studies Requirements (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 15 hours

*SOC 105 AND PLS 101 satisfy the Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors University Studies requirement.

Spring Semester

  • BIO 105 - Modern Biology with a lab (4 hrs)
  • PSY 105 - General Psychology (3 hrs)
  • ENG 201* - Composition (3 hrs)
  • WPA/WPAL 101 - Lifetime Wellness (2 hrs)
  • Choice - MAT 101 (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 15-16 hours

*Composition hours will vary depending on placement scores: Students must complete ENG 101 and ENG 201 or just ENG 103 (Refer to University Studies for more guidance.)
 

Fall Semester

  • SWK 235 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Welfare System (3 hrs)
  • Choice: 4  University Studies from categories below: (16-18 hrs)
    • Aesthetic, Interpretive, & Literary Perspectives*
    • Historical and Philosophical Approaches*
    • Scientific Approaches to the Natural World
    • Living in Our Diverse Nation
    • Living in a Global Society* 

TOTAL: 16-18 hours

Spring Semester

  • Choice: 5-6 University Studies from categories below: (16-18 hrs)
    • Aesthetic, Interpretive, & Literary Perspectives*
    • Historical and Philosophical Approaches*
    • Scientific Approaches to the Natural World
    • Living in Our Diverse Nation
    • Living in a Global Society*

TOTAL: 16-18 hours

Fall Semester

  • SWK 240 - Basic Working Relationship Skills (3 hrs)
  • SWK 240 Lab - Basic Working Relationship Skills Lab (1 hr)
  • SWK 320 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3 hrs)
  • SWK 355 - Issues in Diversity for Generalist Practice (3 hrs)
  • Choice: Elective/University Studies Requirement (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 16 hours

Spring Semester

  • SWK 443 - Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations (3 hrs)
  • SWK 321 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (3 hrs)
  • SWK 335 - Social Welfare Policies (3 hrs)
  • SWK 396 - Pre-Field Seminar (1 hr)
  • Choice: SWK Elective (3 hrs)
  • Choice: Elective/ University Studies Requirement (3 hrs)

TOTAL: 16 hours

Fall Semester

  • SWK 442 - Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups (3 hrs)
  • SWK 406 - Research Methods for Social Work Practice I (3 hrs)
  • SWK 496 - Field Practicum I (6 hrs)

TOTAL: 12 hours

Spring Semester

  • SWK 341 - Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families (3 hrs)
  • SWK 407 - Research Methods for Social Work Practice II (3 hrs)
  • SWK 497 - Field Practicum II (6 hrs)

TOTAL: 12 hours

Total Credit Hours for Graduation: 120 

Contact the BSW Program

Kathryn Thiel | Interim Program Coordinator & Lecturer

Phone: (910) 962-3872
Fax: (910) 962-0582

thielk@uncw.edu

School of Social Work

For interested and prospective students in social work with advising questions, please contact bswadvising@uncw.edu.