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Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work

Major Courses (52 credit hours)
SW 100 Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare (3)
SW 250 Generalist Social Work Perspectives (3)
SW 325 Micro Human Behavior & the Social Environment(3)
SW 326 Macro Human Behavior & the Social Environment(3)
SW 350 Social Policy & Program Analysis I (3)
SW 351 Social Policy & Program Analysis II (3)
SW 352 Social Work Practice I (3)
SW 353 Social Work Practice II (3)
SW 354 Seminar & Field Practicum I (8)
SW 355 Seminar & Field Practicum II (8)
SW 362 Social Work Research I (3)
SW 363 Social Work Research II: Applications (3)
SW 390 Contemporary Issues x 2 (6)

Correlate Courses (10 - 12 credit hours)
AN 112 Cultural Anthropology (3)
One course in Human Biology (1 to 3)
One course in Psychology (3)
One course in Sociology (3)

Students must successfully complete Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare (SW 100), Generalist Social Work Perspectives (SW 250), Micro and Macro Human Behavior in the Social Environment (SW 325 & SW 326), Social Work Practice I and II (SW 352 & SW 353) prior to beginning Seminar and Field Practicum I (SW 354). Students may complete Social Work Research I (SW 362) and Social Work Research II: Applications (SW 363) or social work elective courses (SW 390) concurrent with Seminar and Field Practicum I (SW 354). Students are strongly advised to complete Washburn University's mathematics requirement (MA 110 or 116), physical education requirement (PE 198), and the upper division advanced composition requirement (EN 300) prior to entrance into the Field Seminar/Practicum program (see below).

Basic Requirements: Freshman Composition (EN 101), Junior Composition (EN 300), Wellness (PE 198), Exploring Mathematics or College Algebra (MA 110 or 116).

Humanities (15 hours): English, Philosophy, Religion, Music, Art, Communication, Foreign Languages, Theater.

Math or Science (12 hours): Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Math, Geology. For the social work major, students must complete one of the following: Evolution (BI 150), Biology of Behavior (BI 202), or Human Impact on the Environment (BI 203) (other human Biology courses may meet this requirement). Students should consult with their academic advisor for further information.

Social Sciences (15 hours): Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology. For the social work major, students must complete Cultural Anthropology (AN 112) and one course in both Sociology and Psychology.

Electives: A minimum of 19 hours of elective courses must be completed to reach the 124 hours minimum required for the baccalaureate degree.

A grade of C or better is required for all required courses.

Recommended Courses
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Foreign Language
Macro Economics
Government
Cultural Diversity
Substance Abuse
Computer Skills

Life Experience
No credit is given for life experience.

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