Requirements
An Undergraduate Major in Social Work consists of 75 credits plus a 400-hour field placement.
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Prerequisite
90 credits (junior standing): 4 credits Psychology, 4 credits of Human Development, and 4 credits Sociology
Required courses (51 Credits)
- SW 301U Introduction to Social Work (4)
- SW 339 Introduction to Oppression and Privilege (4)
- SW 340 Advocacy for Policy Change (4)
- SW 341 Social Justice Practice (4)
- SW 350 Human Behavior through the Lifespan (4)
- SW 351 Beginning Generalist Practice (4)
- SW 400 Field Placement & Seminar I, II, III (4,4,4)* (Please see Field FAQs)
- SW 430 Generalist Practice with Groups (3)
- SW 431 Generalist Practice with Individuals & Families (3)
- SW 432 Generalist Practice with Communities & Organizations (3)
- SW 450 Social Work Research & Evaluation I (3)
- SW 451 Social Work Research & Evaluation II (3)
Required Elective courses (24 Credits)
- Equity & Inclusion Electives (12 credits from BST, NAS, CHLA, or WS)
- Upper Division Program Electives (12 credits)
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Required Field Placement
During senior year, students will complete coursework and a 400-hour (12 hr/week) field placement in a range of human service organizations, preparing students to work effectively with our increasingly diverse communities.
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