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Online BSW Program Curriculum
The online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree completion program requires 124 credit hours for graduation, at least 77 of which you should have completed before admission to the program (or 62 for those with an associate's degree). The core social work courses are listed below:
Course Schedule
Year 1: Semester 1: Spring 2018 (10 credits) | Credit Hours |
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SWRK 230 - History and General Method of Social Work | 3 |
History and General Method of Social WorkHistory of social work and introduction to the general method of social work with emphasis on diversity and populations-at-risk. Directed volunteer experience in one agency (three to four hours a week). This is the first required course in the social work sequence. Read More about History and General Method of Social Work |
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SWRK 320 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment | 3 |
Human Behavior and the Social EnvironmentThe course provides content about theories and knowledge of human biological, psychological and social development, and about the range of social systems in which individuals live (families, groups, organizations, institutions and communities). Content includes examining the impact of social and economic forces on individuals and social systems as well as values and ethical issues related to bio-pyscho-social theories. Human diversity issues are infused throughout the course Prerequisite:SOCY 124, BIOL 102/BIOL 111, SWRK 230, PSYC 110 and 280 Read More about Human Behavior and the Social Environment |
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LIBS 301 - Digital Research for Academic Endeavors | 1 |
Digital Research for Academic EndeavorsThis course will help students reach new thresholds in their understanding of information literacy. Read More about Digital Research for Academic Endeavors |
Student must also take an additional social work (SWRK) elective course. (3 credits)
Year 1: Summer 1: Summer 2018 (6 credits) | Credit Hours |
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THEO 107 - Christian and Franciscan Traditions | 3 |
Christian and Franciscan TraditionsA comprehensive historical and theological exploration of Christianity, spanning from its origins into the contemporary age (1st–21st centuries CE). Read More about Christian and Franciscan Traditions |
Student must also take an additional social work (SWRK) elective course. (3 credits)
Year 1: Semester 2: Fall 2018 (8 credits) | Credit Hours |
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SWRK 360 - Social Issues and Policy | 3 |
Social Issues and PolicyAnalysis of current social policy at all levels within the context of historical and contemporary factors and principles of social and economic justice. Includes the study of political and organizational processes used to influence and formulate policy and the delivery of social services. Prerequisite:SWRK 230 Read More about Social Issues and Policy |
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SWRK 370 - Social Work Practice I | 3 |
Social Work Practice IThe course will direct the student in the use of the general method of social work practice as a framework for practice with client systems of varied sizes. Emphasis will be placed on individuals interacting with other systems in their environment. The course and lab include practice of interviewing skills. Prerequisite: SWRK 230 and 320 Read More about Social Work Practice I |
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SWRK 370L - Social Work Practice I Lab | 1 |
Social Work Practice I LabThis required lab is offered concurrently with Practice I. Students practice interviewing skills with supervision and feedback essential for integration of the knowledge foundation developed in SWRK 370. Concurrent with SWRK 370 Read More about Social Work Practice I Lab |
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SWRK 01 IS - Introduction to Field Work | 1 |
Introduction to Field WorkOrientation to field work including a beginning understanding of the community social service network, visiting selected agencies, becoming familiar with agency expectations, interviewing and finalizing field placement. Prerequisite: SWRK 230, 320, 370, and 370L Read More about Introduction to Field Work |
Year 2: Semester 1: Spring 2019 (8 credits) | Credit Hours |
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SWRK 14 IS - Community Organization | 1 |
Community OrganizationThis required senior IS presents theories and concepts essential to understanding community organization as a social work practice intertwined with practical experiential learning with community professionals. Includes study of history of organizing in the U.S. and examination of strategies and skills used in working with communities and organizations to promote self- determination, self-sufficiency, empowerment and social justice. Read More about Community Organization |
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SWRK 375 - Social Work Practice II | 3 |
Social Work Practice IIWithin the framework of the general method of social work and interacting with other systems, particular attention is focused on mezzo practice and theory. The class itself is a group lab experience. Prerequisite: SWRK 230, 320, 370, and 370L Read More about Social Work Practice II |
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SOCY 340 - Social Science Research Methods | 4 |
Social Science Research MethodsPrinciples of problem formulation, design, measurement, sampling, data collection and analysis; ethical considerations for research on human subjects. Students are given the opportunity to design or carry out a research project. Prerequisite: SOCY 124 or instructor's consent Read More about Social Science Research Methods |
Year 2: Summer 1: Summer 2019 (3 credits) - Student must also take an additional social work (SWRK) elective course.
Year 2: Semester 2: Fall 2019 (14 credits) | Credit Hours |
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SWRK 380 - Social Work Practice III | 3 |
Social Work Practice IIIThe general method of social work practice is applied to working with community and organizations as these interact with smaller systems. Read More about Social Work Practice III |
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SWRK 443 - Field Work | 9 |
Field WorkField placement in a local agency with professional supervision supplemented by weekly scheduled online conferences, collateral readings, and written evaluations. Read More about Field Work |
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SWRK 444 - Field Work Seminar | 2 |
Field Work SeminarRequired seminar for all students concurrently enrolled in their field experience (SWRK 443). For online students, required weekly online consultations will take place. Read More about Field Work Seminar |
Graduate December 2019
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