Oct 11, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Social Work (Option 2: Sign Language), BS


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Bachelor Of Science In Social Work


The Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program is a comprehensive four-year program that combines theoretical knowledge with practical training to equip students for professional social work roles. By adopting a generalist perspective, students majoring in Social Work should be proficient in applying various intervention techniques within a problem-solving framework. Graduates of the program will be prepared to pursue employment in different sectors or further their education in MSW programs or other graduate studies. Those pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Social Work are not required to pursue a minor. The major curriculum comprises 40 credit hours in Social Work. The program holds accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education. Students majoring in Social Work must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all social work classes, as grades below this threshold will not count towards graduation requirements. 

The curriculum is structured around General Education and Institutional Requirement classes, Social Work core courses, and subjects from associated social science fields. The Social Work core component of the curriculum covers fundamental knowledge areas essential for professional workforce readiness. A significant focus of the program is on field workforce training practicum courses, offering students valuable experience to apply theoretical concepts in practical settings. 

Course Requirements (Option 2: Sign Language)


Note:


- SOWK 301-Human Behavior and the Social Environment and SOWK 201-Social Welfare Policy I should be taken concurrently. 

- SOWK 400-Social Work Methods I and SOWK 202-Social Welfare Policy II should be taken concurrently.

- SOWK 401-Social Work Methods II, SOWK 402-Field Instruction I, and SOWK 400-Seminar should be taken concurrently.

- Prior to enrolling in SOWK 300 Human Behavior and Social Environment I students must successfully pass ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of “C” or higher. 

General Education And Institutional Requirements


English Composition (6 semester hours)


Arts and Humanities (6 semester hours)


Sciences (8 semester hours)


Mathematics (3 semester hours)


Technology (3 semester hours)


Institutional Requirements (6 semester hours)


Free Electives (3 semester hours)


  • ____ ___ Free Elective 3 Credits

Sample Program


(Option 2: Sign Language)

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Total: 16

Second Semester


Total: 15

Junior Year


Senior Year


Total: 14

Second Semester


Total: 14

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