Social Work Minor

Social work positions are expected to increase 36% or more by the year 2012.

For students planning to major in a degree program in the helping professions, the 18-hour Minor in Social Work combines theory with application to prepare students for a career working with individuals, groups or communities, and positions that deal with social service systems.

Social Work Minor - 18 Semester Hours
Required Courses	Prerequisites	Semesters Available
SOCW 221 - Introduction to Social Work	None	F, Sp
SOCW 222 - Social Welfare	SOCW 221	F, Sp
SOCW 239 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment	SOCW 221, 222, SOC 121, PSY 201, 261, BIO 105	F, Sp, Su
SOCW241 - Social Work Intervention	SOCW 221, 222, SOC 121, PSY 201, 261, BIO 105	F, Sp, Su

Social Work Electives
6 hours (3 hrs of electives must be at the 300-400 level)

Two electives to be chosen from:

SOCW 223 - Introduction to Gerontology

SOCW 225 - Child Welfare Services

SOCW 238 - Disabilities in Contemporary Society

SOCW 323 - Social Work Practice with the Aged

SOCW 390 - Independent Study in Social Work

SOCW 392 - Global Social Work

SOCW 400 - Special Topics in Human Service Practice rotate:
    Child Abuse & Neglect I
    Child Abuse & Neglect II
    Substance Abuse

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