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Social Work Areas of Study

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Admission to Social Work Program

Students who wish to major in Social Work must satisfy specific standards and complete a formal admission process. The process includes the completion of certain introductory courses with a 2.50 GPA, submission of admission materials, and an interview with a review committee. For an explanation of the standards and details of the admission process, see the Social Work Student Guide (available in the University Bookstore) or contact the Social Work coordinator.

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Social Work Major, B.S.

As part of their Liberal Education curriculum, Social Work majors are advised to select CS 1107 Introduction to Computers.

I. Required Core Courses

SOC 3001 Social Statistics (3 credits)
SOC 3002 Methods of Social Research (3 credits)
SOC 4030 Social Research Practicum (3 credits)
SOWK 2120 Introduction to Social Welfare (3 credits)
SOWK 2140 Field Experience in Social Work (3 credits)
SOWK 2150 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
SOWK 2260 Social Welfare Policy (3 credits)
SOWK 3201 Family: Dynamics and Intervention (3 credits)
SOWK 3551 Generalist Practice 1 (4 credits)
SOWK 3552 Generalist Practice 2 (4 credits)
SOWK 3553 Generalist Practice 3 (4 credits)
SOWK 4440 Senior Seminar (2 credits)
SOWK 4880 Internship Orientation (1 credit)
SOWK 4970 Internship: Social Work (12 credits

Subtotal 51 Credits

II. Required Supporting Foundation Courses

BIOL 1120 General Biology: Evolution and Ecology (3 credits)
POL 1200 Introduction to American Politics (3 credits)
PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
PSY 2217 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
SOWK 2110 Intercultural Communication (3 credits)

Subtotal 16 Credits

III. Diversity Requirement

Select one of the following:

ANTH 1110 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
HST 3309 World Religions (3 credits)
SOC 2230 Ethnic and Minority Group Relations (3 credits)

Subtotal 3 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 70 Credits

A Total of 128 Semester Credits is Required for a Bachelor's Degree

SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJOR, B.S.

The following is a list of courses for the Social Work Major, B.S. arranged by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in a sequential fashion.

Freshman

BIOL 1120 General Biology: Evolution and Ecology
POL 1200 Introduction to American Politics
PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology
SOWK 2110 Intercultural Communication
Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

PSY 2217 Abnormal Psychology
SOWK 2120 Introduction to Social Welfare
SOWK 2140 Field Experience in Social Work
SOWK 2150 Human Behavior In the Social Environment
Liberal Education requirements

Junior

SOC 3001 Social Statistics
SOC 3002 Methods of Social Research
SOWK 2260 Social Welfare Policy
SOWK 3201 Family: Dynamics and Intervention
SOWK 3551 Generalist Practice 1
SOWK 3552 Generalist Practice 2
Social Work elective

Senior

SOC 4030 Social Research Practicum
SOWK 3553 Generalist Practice 3
SOWK 4440 Senior Seminar
SOWK 4880 Internship Orientation
SOWK 4970 Internship: Social Work

Chemical Dependency Minor

The Chemical Dependency minor is primarily a pre-service, occupation-oriented program for students majoring in the human services (Education, Criminal Justice, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Psychology). It is also designed for students who intend to pursue further study and/or a career in chemical dependency counseling.

Under some circumstances, students majoring in Criminal Justice and Applied Psychology may use their major internship to meet the internship required for the Chemical Dependency minor. Such an arrangement must be discussed and approved by the student's major advisor and the Chemical Dependency coordinator. For the most educationally beneficial experience, it is recommended that two separate internships be arranged. Social Work majors are required to do two separate internships. Internship requirements are subject to change; consult with the coordinator.

Note: Because of state regulation changes in chemical dependency licensure, there will be changes in the Chemical Dependency minor. See the Coordinator of the Chemical Dependency program for specific information.

Required Courses

CHEM 2130 Chemistry of Drugs (3 credits)
HLTH 3400 Health and Drugs in Society (2 credits)
PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
SOWK 2030 Chemical Dependency Theories and Assessment (3 credits)
SOWK 2150 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
SOWK 3310 American Indians and Chemical Dependency (3 credits)
SOWK 3330 Chemical Dependency: Prevention and Intervention (3 credits)

Total Semester Credits Required for Minor 21 Credits

Chemical Dependency Certificate for Licensure

(BEFORE January 27, 2003)

The following is the curriculum for students intending to make application for chemical dependency licensure BEFORE January 27, 2003. Students must complete all educational requirements by the end of fall semester, December 2002.

Required Courses

PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
SOWK 2030 Chemical Dependency Theories and Assessment (3 credits)
SOWK 2150 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
SOWK 3330 Chemical Dependency: Prevention and Intervention (3 credits)
SOWK 3551 Generalist Practice 1 (4 credits)
or PSY 3331 Basic Counseling and Crisis Techniques (4 credits)
SOWK 3552 Generalist Practice 2 (4 credits)
or PSY 3337 Group Processes (3 credits)
SOWK 4970 Internship: Chemical Dependency (24 credits)
or PSY 4970 Internship (24 credits)

Total Semester Credits Required for Certificate 44-45 Credits

Chemical Dependency Certificate for Licensure

(AFTER January 27, 2003)

The following is the curriculum for students intending to make application for chemical dependency licensure AFTER January 27, 2003.

Required Courses

CHEM 2130 Chemistry of Drugs (3 credits)
HLTH 3400 Health and Drugs in Society (2 credits)
PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
SOWK 2030 Chemical Dependency Theories and Assessment (3 credits)
SOWK 2150 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
SOWK 3201 Family: Dynamics and Intervention (3 credits)
SOWK 3310 American Indians and Chemical Dependency (3 credits)
SOWK 3330 Chemical Dependency: Prevention and Intervention (3 credits)
SOWK 3551 Generalist Practice 1 (4 credits)
or PSY 3331 Basic Counseling and Crisis Techniques (4 credits)
SOWK 3552 Generalist Practice 2 (4 credits)
or PSY 3337 Group Processes (3 credits)
SOWK 4880 Internship Orientation: Chemical Dependency (1 credit)
SOWK 4970 Internship: Chemical Dependency (24 credits)
or PSY 4970 Internship (24 credits)

Total Semester Credits Required for Certificate 56-57 Credits