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The major is preparation for generalist professional social work practice. The program is accredited for baccalaureate level education by the Council on Social Work Education. This major is also excellent preparation for graduate work in social work and related fields. This accredited major meets one of the requirements for social work licensure, which is required to practice social work in most settings in MN.
Criteria for formal admission to the practice sequence are available from the social work faculty and the student handbook, as is information about course sequencing. Admission to the major requires a 2.8 overall GPA and in all supporting and foundation courses. Students should plan to work closely with their social work advisor.
Social Work Intro Courses
- 190 Social Welfare Services (3) *
- 210 Intro to Social Work (3)
- 214 Community Social Service Projects (3) *
Social Work Integrating Courses
- 305 Human Behavior (3)
- 312 Junior Field Experience (5)
Social Work Research/Policy
- 412 Social Welfare Issues & Policies (3)
- 469 Applied Social Work Research (3)
Social Work Practice/Field Sequence
- 441 Practice I (4)
- 443 Practice II (4)
- 445 Practice III (3)
- 447 Practice IV (3)
- 450 Integrative Seminar (2)
- 455 Practicum (10)
Electives
- 415 Child and Family Welfare (3) (F, Sp, Su)
- 419 Social Work & Aging (3) (Sp)
- 422 Social Work & Chemical Dependency (3) (F)
- 425 Social Work in Health (3) (F)
- 427 Social Work & Domestic Violence (3) (Sp)
Foundation Courses (required)
- 101 Sociology (3) *
- 100 Ethnic Studies (3) *
- 100 Biology (4) *
- 235 Education Studies=KSP(3)*
- 100 Economics (3) *
- 111 Political Science (3) *
- Statistics Option (take one of the following):
- Sociology 202 (3) *
- Psychology 201 (4)
- Health Sciences 475 (3)
International Course & Opportunities
- SOWK 255 Global Response to Human Need (3)
Study Abroad Opportunities
- Finland Exchange Program
- Bristol International Credit Earning Programme
Review the Careers Booklet for additional suggestions for electives.
Electives
- 430 Social Work in School Setting (3) (Sp)
- 432 Social Work & Disabilities (3) (F)
- 485 Topics (3) (All)
- 495 Honors Paper (1-3) (All)
- 497 Internship (1-10) (All)
