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July 2023 University Catalog

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

School of Public Service and Education

In this program, learners are introduced to the foundations of Generalist Social Work Practice including Social Work theory and practice, including the generalist intervention model (engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, termination, and follow-up); the strengths-based perspective and person-in- environment framework; human behavior and development in the social environment; cultural competence and diversity; micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice; as well as research and policy practice. Throughout the comprehensive curriculum, learners are provided with ongoing opportunities to develop and enhance critical thinking, technological and leadership skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Practicum/Internship Experience Requirement(s)

Minimum of 400 supervised practicum and internship experience hours. See the Practicum/Internship Experience section below for more information.

General Education Requirements

Choose 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each category; see General Education Courses.

Additional Program Requirements

SWK2002Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

6
SWK2200History, Policy, and Practice of Social Welfare

6
SWK2208Introduction to Human Behavior and the Social Environment

6
SWK2400Introduction to Research in Social Work Practice

6
SWK3200BSW Practice- Micro

6
SWK3208Human Behavior and the Social Environment

6
SWK3216Planning and Social Policy in Human

6
SWK3400Research in Social Work Practice 2

6
SWK3420BSW Practice - Mezzo

6
SWK3430BSW Practice - Macro

6
SWK4020Technology for Generalist Social Work Practice

6
SWK4600Generalist Practice Education Practicum 1

6
SWK4602Generalist Practice Education Practicum 2

6

Elective courses

At least 57 quarter credits

Choose 57 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.

Total

At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000/4000 level

Honors Pathway

Learners enrolled in the honors pathway complete the following general education courses.

Honors courses

At least 15 quarter credits

PHI-H2005Honors Seminar: Critical Thinking for the Professional World

3
COM-H4005Communicating and Integrating Solutions in the Professional World

6
SOC-H3005Honors Professional Seminar

6

These courses are applied toward the general education requirement and taken in addition to the remaining required courses.

Total

At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000/4000 level

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

Practicum/Internship

Learners enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program are required to complete a minimum of 400 supervised hours of hands-on practicum/internship experience in an agency setting. The practicum/internship experience portion for this program is the signature pedagogy in social work education.

In the BSW practicum/internship experience, learners blend their courseroom education with real-world experiences to develop generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker. This practicum/internship experience provides learners with the opportunity to experience direct practice with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Additionally, learners engage in an integrated practicum/internship seminar to support their professional development.

Learners use their practicum/internship experiences to help them achieve their program outcomes and generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker. This practicum/internship experience provides learners with the opportunity to experience direct practice with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Additionally, learners engage in an integrated practicum/internship seminar to support their professional development.

Practicum and/or Internship hours are considered complete once all program required practicum/internships hours have been successfully achieved. Partial completion of practicum/internship requirements/hours can't be verified for licensure or transfer of hours.