Social Work Transfer Pathway

The Social Work program is committed to ethical and professional practice that enhances human well-being and supports justice for all members of society. It prepares graduates for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, organizations and communities.

Academic Advising

 

3rd Year/Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOWK 310W Human Behavior in the Social Environment 4
SOWK 315 Junior Field Experience 4
XXX Elective (SOWK required Gen Ed) 3
XXX Elective (SOWK required Gen Ed) 3
XXX Elective (SOWK required Gen Ed) 3
Semester Credits Total 17

Notes:

  • Transfer students need to complete any remaining Social Work required Gen Ed courses or university required Gen Ed courses in order to be eligible to apply to the major.
  • Formal application to and acceptance into the major occurs before advancing to SOWK 441.

3rd Year / Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOWK 441 Foundations of Generalist Practice 4
SOWK 410 Social Welfare Issues & Policies 4
SOWK 4XX Social Work Elective 3
SOWK XXX Elective 3-4
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • Students are required to fulfill 3 elective credits for the SOWK major.
  • Students may choose to complete more than that.

4th Year / Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOWK 443 Interviewing & Counseling Skills 4
SOWK 435 Social Work Research 4
SOWK 446 Organizational & Community Practice 4
XXX Elective 4
Semester Credits Total 16

4th Year / Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SOWK 450 Integrative Seminar 4
SOWK 455 Practicum 8
Semester Credits Total 12

Notes:

  • Because of intensive nature of the practicum, other courses are discouraged.

Award: BSSW

Degree: Social Work

Total Credits: 60