BSW 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