May 20, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Recommended Program Sequence for a Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Freshman Year

Fall: 16 cr

SOC 101L - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 101L - Topics in Biology 3 Credit(s)
OR
BIOL 237L - Human Biology 3 Credit(s)
ENG 120L - Writing for College 3 Credit(s)
FYS 101L - First Year Seminar 4 Credit(s)
General Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring: 15 cr

PSYC 101L - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
CMPT 103L - Technology for the 21st Century 3 Credit(s)
Core/LS History 3 Credit(s)
Core/LS Philosophical Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
General Elective 3 Credit(s)

Sophomore Year

Fall: 15 cr

SOCW 230L - Introduction to Social Work 3 Credit(s)
ECON 150L - Economics of Social Issues 3 Credit(s)
POSC 110L - American National Government 3 Credit(s)
Core/LS Math 3 Credit(s)
Core/LS 3 Credit(s)

Spring (Recommended semester for Study Abroad): 15 cr

Core/LS Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)
General Elective 3 Credit(s)
Core/LS Literature 3 Credit(s)
SOC 336L - Social Inequality 3 Credit(s)
Core Pathway/Distribution 3 Credit(s)

Junior Year

Fall: 15 cr

SOCW 330L - Social Service: Theory & Practice 3 Credit(s)
SOCW 345L - Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 Credit(s)
SOC 440L - Social Theory 3 Credit(s)
Core/LS 3 Credit(s)
General Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring: 16 cr

SOCW 344L - Social Welfare: Policies and Analysis 3 Credit(s)
SOCW 383N - Social Work Methods I 3 Credit(s)
SOCW 395L - Social Work with Diverse Populations 3 Credit(s)
Core Pathway/Distribution 3 Credit(s)
General Elective 3 Credit(s)
SOCW 382N - Junior Field Education: Preparation for Practice 1 Credit(s)

Senior Year

Fall: 14 cr

SOC 480L - Social Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
SOCW 475N - Social Work Methods II 3 Credit(s)
SOCW 484N - Field Practicum and Seminar in Social Work 5 Credit(s)
General Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring: 14 cr

SOC 341L - Social Change 3 Credit(s)
SOCW 478L - Senior Integrative Seminar/Capping 3 Credit(s)
SOCW 485N - Field Practicum and Seminar in Social Work 5 Credit(s)
General Elective 3 Credit(s)