Bachelor of Social Work

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Social Work program prepares students for careers in social work through coursework in social welfare policy, human behavior, and social work practice. The program includes a 480-hour internship in an approved setting, providing students with hands-on experience in the field. Graduates are eligible for licensure as social workers and can pursue careers in various settings, including housing, advocacy, substance abuse counseling, and behavioral health.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Required Coursework:
• Social Work majors must complete an additional 18 hours in the following related subjects:
• History (6 hours)
• PSY 311 Psychopathology: Integrative Approaches (3 hours)
• POL 101 Introduction to American Politics (3 hours)
• Social science electives (6 hours)
• Core Courses:
• SW 201 Introduction to Social Work or SW 315 Introduction to Social Work (with appropriate prerequisites)
• SW 216 Social Welfare Policy I or SW 316 Social Welfare Policy I (with appropriate prerequisites)
• SW 321 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
• SW 322 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
• SW 330 Human Diversity and Social Work Practice
• SW 335 Social Work Practice I
• SW 340 Social Work Research
• SW 417 Social Welfare Policy II
• SW 436 Social Work Practice II
• SW 437 Social Work Practice III
• SW 438 Social Work Practice IV
• SW 450 Fields of Social Work
• SW 495 Social Work Internship
• SW 496 Internship Seminar
• Internships:
• The final semester in the B.S.
Social Work degree includes a student internship comprised of the following courses:
• SW 495: Social Work Internship (9 hours)
• SW 496: Internship Seminar (3 hours)
• Internships must be for social work majors only.
• Internship settings must provide an educationally directed field experience, directed by qualified field instructors who will facilitate the student’s learning according to the student-university-agency learning contract.
• Malpractice insurance and automobile liability insurance are required for internships.
• All other degree requirements, including GPA of 2.0, must be met prior to beginning the internship.
• The Field Education Director will arrange for the placement; students DO NOT initiate their own placements.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Housing Specialists
• Advocacy Managers
• Substance Abuse Counselors
• Social Workers
• Behavioral Health Professionals