Social Work, BSW

Students in this program study the field of social work from a generalist’s perspective, being exposed to both micro-level and macro-level knowledge and skills. Students will learn about working with marginalized populations in community settings, understanding and influencing public policy, as well as applying social justice principles in their everyday work. Students will complete internships where they will engage in appropriate application of social work knowledge, values, and skills.

Social Work Major - 72 Hours

COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
POL 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3150 - Social Welfare Credits: 3
SWK 1010 - Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3
SWK 1110 - Poverty and Culture Credits: 3
SWK 1510 - Foundations of Ethics and Values in Social Work Credits: 3
SWK 2010 - Social Work Generalist Practice I Credits: 3
SWK 2020 - Social Work Generalist Practice II Credits: 3
SWK 2110 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Credits: 3
SWK 2120 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II Credits: 3
SWK 2610 - Group Theory and Practice Credits: 3
SWK 3010 - Research Methods Credits: 3
SWK 3110 - Social Work Practicum I Credits: 3
SWK 3120 - Social Work Practicum II Credits: 3
SWK 3210 - Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Credits: 3
SWK 4010 - Social Welfare Policy & Advocacy Credits: 3
SWK 4110 - Social Work Seminar I Credits: 3
SWK 4120 - Social Work Seminar II Credits: 3
SWK 4310 - Diversity, Oppression, & Social Justice Credits: 3
SWK 4710 - Social Work Internship I Credits: 3
SWK 4720 - Social Work Internship II Credits: 3
SWK 4910 - Social Work Capstone Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3

General Education Requirements - 30 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrated Seminar Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3

Electives - 18 Hours

Select from any Baker College undergraduate level courses.

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Social Work, BSW

Social Work Major - 72 Hours

General Education Requirements - 30 Hours

Electives - 18 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120