Social Work, B.S.

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Major Requirements

The major requires 57 hours. Only grades of C (2.0) or higher in required and elective social work courses will satisfy requirements for the major. The following courses are required:

SOCW 151 - Introduction to Social Work Credits: (3)
SOCW 251 - Social Issues, Policy and Programs Credits: (3)
SOCW 253 - Interviewing Skills for Practice Credits: (3)
SOCW 334 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credits: (3)
SOCW 335 - Social Work Research and Evaluation Credits: (3)
SOCW 354 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credits: (3)
SOCW 362 - Direct Practice: Individuals and Families Credits: (3)
SOCW 364 - Community Practice Credits: (3)
SOCW 402 - Diversity in Contemporary Society Credits: (3)
SOCW 486 - Field Practicum Credits: (12)
SOCW 496 - Field Practicum Seminar Credits: (3)

Electives

9 hours of social work electives and general electives (29 hours) are required to complete the program.

Additional Requirements

A grade of C- (1.67) is required in the following courses:

PSC 150 - American Government and Politics Credits: (3)
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: (3)

Admission Information

Declaration of a major in social work does not guarantee admission to the program. Students are eligible to apply for admission when they have attained an overall 2.50 GPA, have completed 35 credit hours, and in addition, have completed SOCW 151, SOCW 251, and SOCW 253 (or be enrolled in SOCW 251 and SOCW 253). Students must maintain an overall 2.50 GPA each semester after admission in order to remain in the program. See the Department of Social Work’s “Admission and Termination Policies” for detailed information.

Visit the department’s website at http://cas.wcu.edu/sw/SW_undergrad.htm to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.