2021-2022 College Catalog

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Social Work, B.S.

B.S. Degree in Social Work The Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work prepares students for entry level positions in social work and graduate school education. The Bachelor of Science in Social Work requires completion of 120 credits. The 120 credits of the program are distributed as follows:

B.S. - Social Work
HEGIS Code: 2104.00
CIP Code: 44.0701

Fixed/Required Core

English Composition

ENGL 112 - College Composition I 3 Credits
ENGL 150 - College Composition II 3 Credits

Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning

MTH 115 - Nature of Mathematics I 3 Credits
Recommended Math Course: MTH 136 - Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry 3 Credits

Life and Physical Sciences

BIO 101 - Introduction to the Science of Biology 3 Credits
OR
PHS 101 - Introduction to Physical Sciences 3 Credits

Total Credits: 12

Flexible Core

World Cultures and Global Issues

ANTH 201 - The Nature of Culture 3 Credits
ENGL 212 - World Literature: The Evolving Canon 3 Credits

U.S. Experience in its Diversity

HIST 200 - The Growth and Development of the U.S.A. 3 Credits

Creative Expressions

ART 100 - Introduction to World Art 3 Credits
MUS 100 - Introduction to World Music 3 Credits

Individual and Society

ECON 100 - Survey of Economics 3 Credits
ECON 212 - Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 213 - Introduction to Microeconomics 3 Credits
PA 103 - Introduction to Public Service and Administration 3 Credits
PA 150 - Introduction to Criminal Law 3 Credits
SSC 101 - Culture, Society, and Social Change 3 Credits
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits

Scientific World

BIO 211 - Biotechnology and Society 3 Credits

Total Credits: 18

College Option

MASS 473 - Hip-Hop: Political, Historical and Social Discourses 3 Credits (Recommended)
OR
ECON 430 - War on Drugs: History, Economics & Public Policy 3 Credits (Recommended)
ENVS 200 - Environmental Health Issues 3 Credits (Recommended)

Total Credits: 12

Major Requirements

CIS 101 - Computer Fundamentals 3 Credits
ENGL 311 - Technical Writing 3 Credits
GEOG 202 - Human Geography 3 Credits
HIST 101 - World Civilizations I 3 Credits
MTH 209 - Elementary Statistics 4 Credits
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Logic 3 Credits
OR
POL 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Credits
OR
PSYC 101 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credits
SW 220 - Introduction to Social Work 3 Credits
SW 231 - Social Work Methods: Micro Practice with Individuals 3 Credits
SW 304 - Social Work Practice: Theories of Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 Credits
SW 308 - Social Research Methods for Social Work 3 Credits
SW 323 - Social Work With Diverse Populations 3 Credits
SW 330 - Social Work Methods: Mezzo Practice with Families and Groups 3 Credits
SW 331 - Social Work Methods: Macro Practice with Organizations and Communities 3 Credits
SW 337 - Populations at Risk 3 Credits
SW 338 - Social Welfare Policy and Services 3 Credits
SW 420 - Field Practicum I 6 Credits
SW 421 - Field Work II, A Capstone Course 6 Credits

Total Credits: 78

Electives:

PA 335 - Principles of Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Development 3 Credits
SW 303 - Spirituality and Social Work 3 Credits
SW 315 - International Social Work: Policy, Practice and Social Justice 3 Credits
SW 457 - Community Organization 3 Credits

Total Credits: 5

Areas of Interest

Students must choose one area of interest and complete 15 credit hours in Child Welfare, Gerontology, or Substance Abuse.

Child Welfare

SW 305 - Child Welfare System 3 Credits
SW 321 - Social Work with Children and Families 3 Credits
SW 340 - Selected Problems in Community Development 3 Credits
SW 402 - Child Welfare Case Studies 3 Credits
SW 405 - Legal, Ethical and Advocacy Issues in Child Welfare 3 Credits

Total Credits: 15

Gerontology

Total Credits: 15

Substance Abuse

SW 309 - Substance Abuse - Counseling Theory 3 Credits
SW 310 - Medical/ Social/ Psychological Aspects of HIV/AIDS 3 Credits
SW 311 - AOD Counseling with Diverse Population 3 Credits
SW 312 - Drugs and Personal Health Substance Abuse Disorders 3 Credits
SW 350 - Principles and Practices of Social Work with Addicted Populations 3 Credits

Total Credits: 15

Grand Total Credits: 120