Major

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

2011-2012 Course Catalog

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The Adult Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Social Work will give you general skills to help individuals, groups, and communities function successfully in the social arena: from dealing with poverty and domestic abuse to disability and mental illness. The degree also includes training in statistics and research.

Departments/Programs

Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Required Courses 42 Hours
SOCWK 015 Introduction to Social Work 3 hours
SOCWK 120 Social Welfare Policy, Services, and Delivery Systems 3 hours
SOCWK 127 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I 3 hours
SOCWK 128 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II 3 hours
SOCWK 208 Group Methods 3 hours
SOCWK 209 Macro Methods: Community Organization, Planning and Administration 3 hours
SOCWK 210 Micro Methods: Individuals and Families 3 hours
SOCWK 265 Research Methods 3 hours
SOCWK 297 Field Practicum 1-9 hours
SOCWK 299 Senior Thesis 3 hours
Social Work Electives 6
Required Supporting Courses (19-20 hours)
Course Number Hours
SOC 003 Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
BIO 001 Perspectives in Biological Science 3 hours
PSYCH 002 Applied Psychological Science 3 hours
POLSC 001 United States Government and Politics 3 hours
Cultural Awareness (3 hours - select one of the following)
COMM 185 Diversity Issues in U.S. Society 3 hours
SOC 116 Race Relations and Minority Groups 3 hours
SOC 150 Hispanics and Latinos in U.S. Society 3 hours
ANTHR 154 Native American Cultures 3 hours
Statistics (3-4 hours – select one of the following)
SOC 110 Social Statistics 3 hours
BUS 106 Statistics for Business 3 hours
PSYCH 110 Psychological Statistics 4 hours
General Education Requirements (39-44 hours)
Requirement Hours
English and Communication 6-9
Developing Foundations 8-9
Global Perspectives 6-8
Western Intellectual and Religious Traditions 3
U.S. Culture and Society 6
Fine Arts 3
Scientific Inquiry 7