Social Work Minor

Explore a holistic perspective on human behavior, social life, and cultural systems with a minor in Social Work. You will study human behavior and social environment, values and ethics, diversity, at-risk populations, social and economic justice, social welfare policy and services, and practice approaches. You will also be able to apply your knowledge through field practicum and research. Graduates will be able to integrate the underlying values of the profession and succeed in a career in social work or a variety of fields.

Minor in Social Work—SW [except Nursing and Psychology majors]-15 hours

• All of the following:
  
  • SW 202 Intro to Social Work
  • SW 235 Human Behavior & Social Environment I
  • SW 340 Working With Diverse Populations

• Two of the following:
  
  • SW 236 Human Behavior & Social Environment II
  • SW 334 Social Welfare Policy & Service
  • SW 341 Relationships, Intimacy, and Sexuality Across the Lifespan
  • SW 362 Perspectives in Gerontology
  • SW 370 Family Violence and Sexual Abuse Issues

 Minor in Social Work—SW [students in Nursing and Psychology majors]-15 hours

• All of the following:
  
  • SW 202 Intro to Social Work
  • SW 236 Human Behavior & Social Environment II
  • SW 340 Working with Diverse Populations

• Two of the following:
  
  • SW 334 Social Welfare Policy &
  • SW 341 Relationships, Intimacy, and Sexuality Across the Lifespan
  • SW 342 Intercultural Leadership Development
  • SW 362 Perspectives in Gerontology 3 hours
  • SW 370 Family Violence and Sexual Abuse Issues
  • SW 390 Special Topics in Social Work