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.

Curriculum Guide for Social Work B.S.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

C2 Math Credits: (3)
C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
190 series First Year Seminar Credits: (3
General Elective Credits: (3)
JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
General Electives Credits: (3)

CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 18)

C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)

PSC 150 - American Government and Politics Credits: (3)
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: (3)
SOCW 151 - Introduction to Social Work Credits: (3)
SOCW 251 - Social Issues, Policy and Programs Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 18)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)
SOCW Jr. Sr. Electives Credits: (6)
General Elective Credits: (3)

SOCW 253 - Interviewing Skills for Practice Credits: (3)
(Prerequisite: SOCW 151)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
P6 Jr-Sr World Cultures Credits: (3)
SOCW Jr-Sr Electives Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (3)

SOCW 334 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

General Electives Credits: (6)

SOCW 335 - Social Work Research and Evaluation Credits: (3)
(see footnote 3)
SOCW 354 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credits: (3)
(see footnote 2)
SOCW 362 - Direct Practice: Individuals and Families Credits: (3)
(see footnote 1)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

SOCW/SOC Jr-Sr Eletcives Credits: (6)
General Electives Credits: (8)

SOCW 364 - Community Practice Credits: (3)
(see footnote 1)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)

SOCW 486 - Field Practicum Credits: (12)
(see footnote 4)
SOCW 496 - Field Practicum Seminar Credits: (3)
(see footnote 5)

Total Hours for Degree: 128

Footnotes

Prerequisite: SOCW 253 and admission to social work program
Prerequisite: SOCW 334
Prerequisite: SOCW 151
Prerequisite: SOCW 364 and admission to social work program
Prerequisite: Admission to the social work program

Total Hours of Pre-requisites: 12

All required social work courses are offered in both Fall and Spring semesters. Social Work elective courses are regularly offered in Summer School. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution