This page is to be used as a planning tool. Your degree audit is the official record of degree requirements. Updated October 2023.
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in social works requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including at least 56 s.h. of work for the major
"Professional core" social work courses can be registered for when the student has successfully completed the following prerequisite courses with a C or above.
Prerequisite Courses
- SSW:1022 Social Justice and Social Welfare in the U.S. or approved Intro to Social Work course 3 s.h.
- PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology or transfer equivalent 3 s.h.
- SOC:1010 Introduction to Sociology or transfer equivalent 3 s.h.
AND MEETS THESE REQUIREMENTS
- 2.0 G.P.A. minimum overall
- Completion of at least 45 s.h. or more
- 12 s.h. of electives (6 s.h. in SSW; the remaining 6 in SSW or another approved discipline)
- POLI:1100 Intro to American Politics 3 s.h.
PROFESSIONAL CORE REQUIRED COURSES:
- SSW:3840 Human Behavior in the Social Environment - 4 s.h.
- SSW:3841 Fundamentals of Social Work Practice - 3 s.h.
- SSW:3842 Interpersonal Skills Laboratory - 2 s.h.
- SSW:3844 Introduction to Social Work Research - 4 s.h.
- SSW:3845 Social Work Processes - 4 s.h.
- SSW:3847 Discrimination, Oppression, and Diversity - 3 s.h.
- SSW:4189 BA Generalist Practicum Seminar - 1 s.h.
- SSW:4193 BA Generalist Practicum - 8-11 s.h.
- SSW:4843 Social Welfare Policy and Practice - 3 s.h.
When Students Begin the "Professional Core" Required Courses as Juniors, the Plan for Completion of Social Work Courses is:
| Third Year - Fall Semester |
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| SSW:3840 Human Behavior in the Social Environment - 4 s.h. |
| SSW:3847 Discrimination Oppression Diversity - 3 s.h. |
| Social Work elective - 3 s.h. |
| Third Year - Spring Semester |
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| SSW:3844 Intro to Social Work Research - 4 s.h. |
| SSW:3845 Social Work Processes - 4 s.h. |
| Fourth Year - Fall Semester |
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| SSW:3841 Fundamentals of Social Work Practice - 3 s.h. |
| SSW:3842 Interpersonal Skills Laboratory - 2 s.h. |
| SSW:4843 Social Welfare Policy and Practice - 3 s.h. |
| Social Work elective - 3 s.h. |
| Fourth Year - Spring Semester |
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| SSW:4189 BA Generalist Practicum Seminar - 1 s.h. |
| SSW:4193 BA Generalist Practicum - 8-11 s.h. |
When Students Begin the "Professional Core" Required Courses as Seniors, the Plan for Completion of Social Work Courses is:
| Summer between third and Fourth Year |
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| 3 s.h. of social work electives may be recommended if student has not taken any prior to this time. |
| Fourth Year - Fall Semester |
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| SSW:3840 Human Behavior in the Social Environment - 4 s.h. |
| SSW:3841 Fundamentals of Social Work Practice - 3 s.h. |
| SSW:4843 Social Welfare Policy and Practice - 3 s.h. |
| SSW:3847 Discrimination Oppression Diversity - 3 s.h. |
| Fourth Year - Spring Semester |
|---|
| SSW:3842 Interpersonal Skills Laboratory - 2 s.h. |
| SSW:3844 Intro to Social Work Research - 3 s.h. |
| SSW:3845 Social Work Processes - 4 s.h. |
| Social Work elective - 3 s.h. |
| Fourth Year - Summer Semester |
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| SSW:4189 BA Generalist Practicum Seminar - 1 s.h. |
| SSW:4193 BA Generalist Practicum - 8-11 s.h. |
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