Social Work Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a Social Work Degree. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BSW in Social Work
Credits for Major in Social Work
General Education Credits Required for a BSW in Social Work
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-101 General Psychology General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Natural Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| SWK 0404-101 Intro to Social Welfare & Human Services BSW Social Work Recommendation |
3 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| 16-17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOC 0170-100 Intro to Sociology General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Elective Select 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 241 OR MTH 113鹿 Select 1 course from above General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Elective Select 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective虏 | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
鹿Select MTH 113 Survey of Statistics (3 cr.); MTH 114 Statistics for Natural Sciences (4 cr.); PSY 137 Psychological Statistics (3 cr.); SWK 241 Quantitative Literacy for the Applied Social Science (3 cr.)
虏Students are encouraged to take electives in social work
鲁Student may take SWK 245 Science of Social Issues or any 4 credit Bio 0106 course.
- Social Work Club (please speak with the Program Director to learn more)
- Join service clubs like CALIBER, and Circle K International.
- Apply for a Commuter or Resident Assistant. They will help you get acclimated at 糖心破解版 and its community.
- Attend social awareness events such as Take Back the Night, or Relay for Life.
- Get to know your professors early, and ask for help rather than struggling.
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SWK 245 OR BIO Course鲁 Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Elective Select 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Art Elective Select 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Communications Elective Select 1 course: oral General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Elective Select 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
鲁Student may take SWK 245 Science of Social Issues or any 4 credit Bio 0106 course.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SWK 0404-246 Writing for the Helping Professionals General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Art Elective Select 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Math, Computing & Logic Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| General Elective虏 | 3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
虏Students are encouraged to take electives in social work
- Consider getting involved with civic engagement opportunities to expand on experiences such as volunteering to help local communties.
- Explore the Jaggar Community Fellows Program which provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in nonprofit sectors.
- Participate in diversity programs like out for lunch, and dinner and dialogue, which sparks informational conversations with staff and faculty members who are a part of the 糖心破解版 community.
- Become involved with a campus organization, and run for a leadership position once you feel acclimated to the group. Apply for a summer internship with the Jaggar Community Fellows Program.
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SWK 0404-332 Practice I BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404-330 Field Work BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404-510 Human Behavior Theory I BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404 Elective Select 1 course: 305/306/307 BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SWK 0404-333 Practice II BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404-331 Field Work BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404-511 Human Behavior Theory II BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404 Elective Select 1 course: 305/306/307 BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
- Phi Alpha Honor Society (please speak with the Program Director to learn more)
- Volunteer at the Panther Pantry which helps students raise awareness about food insecurities
- Attend trainings such as Safezone, CORE, Green Dot or Title IX.
- Join honor societies like Gamma Beta Phi which is a service based organization.
- Discover internships through Handshake and through the Social Work department. Apply for the Jaggar Community Fellows Program.
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SWK 0404-432 Practice III BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404-490 Fieldwork BSW Social Work Requirement |
4 credits |
| SWK 0404-500 Issues in Social Welfare I BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404-542 Oppression, Diversity & Struggle for Human Rights BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 16 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SWK 0404-433 Capstone BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404-491 Fieldwork BSW Social Work Requirement |
4 credits |
| SWK 0404-501 Issues in Social Welfare II BSW Social Work Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404-557 Research I BSW Social Work/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| SWK 0404-435 Human Sexuality BSW Social Work Requirement |
1 credit |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 17 credits |
- Attend a resume building workshop to help prepare you for upcoming opporutnities.
- Apply to be an Resident or Commuter Assitant to build connections without underclassmen or others within your degree.
- Attend an Alternative spring, Winter or Weekend Break.
- Sign up for the Leadership Certificate Program. Build your Linkedin profile and meet with the Center for Career and Professional Development to get ideas on conducting a job search.
Top Job Titles
- Child Welfare Worker
- Clinical Social Worker
- Family Services Social Worker
- School Social Worker
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- Geriatric Social Worker
- Victim Assistance Counselor
- Juvenile Court Worker
- Guidance Counselor
- Alcohol/Drug Counselor