Apr 26, 2024

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Social Work, B.S.W.

In addition to the completion of core curriculum requirements, a Bachelor of Social Work requires 47 hours of professional social work courses, various courses from supportive disciplines and 13 hours of electives. Although a minor is not required for social work majors, students may choose a minor course of study to complement the professional program.

Students who have completed courses at other collegiate institutions may transfer credits under the policies of SFA; however, students must complete at least nine hours of practice methods courses and 15 hours of field practicum at SFA. The program director will evaluate transferred social work hours and determine which hours are acceptable for credit as required for professional social work courses. Only social work courses from a B.S.W. program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or courses that are part of an approved articulation agreement will be accepted as equivalent for professional social work courses.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 110 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MTH 127 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIO 121 - Concepts of Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 123 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 125 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHE 101 - Conceptual Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 112 - Intro to Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
ENV 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 101 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 110 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Foundation of Knowledge

PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 375 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
SWK 210 - Introduction to Social Welfare Credit(s): 3

3. Social Work Major

SWK 215 - Introduction to Social Work Credit(s): 3
SWK 225 - Human Behavior and Social Environment I Credit(s): 3
SWK 300 - Junior Practicum Credit(s): 3
SWK 315 - Social Welfare Policy and Legislation Credit(s): 3
SWK 325 - Human Behavior and Social Environment II Credit(s): 3
SWK 333 - Generalist Social Work with Small Groups Credit(s): 3
SWK 350 - Generalist Practice I Credit(s): 3
SWK 372 - Social Work Evaluation and Statistics Credit(s): 3
SWK 373 - Social Work Applied Research Methods Credit(s): 3
SWK 415 - Social Welfare Policy and Legislation Analysis Credit(s): 3
SWK 425 - Multicultural Social Work Credit(s): 3
SWK 450 - Generalist Practice II Credit(s): 3
SWK 455 - Research Practicum Credit(s): 3
SWK 470 - Social Work Practicum I Credit(s): 6
SWK 480 - Social Work Practicum II Credit(s): 6
SWK 490 - Practicum-Related Seminar Credit(s): 2

4. General Electives

Complete an additional 13 credit hours in electives as advised.

* Lab hours from Life and Physical Sciences included in elective hours

5. Degree Map

Freshman Year

Fall

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
Creative arts course Credit(s): 3
Life and Physical Sciences course with lab. Credit(s): 4*
American History or Government/Political Science course Credit(s):3

16 hours

Spring

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
Life and Physical Sciences with lab. Credit(s): 4
Mathematics course Credit(s): 3
American History or Government/Political Science course Credit(s): 3

16 hours

Sophomore Year

Fall

SWK 210 - Introduction to Social Welfare Credit(s): 3
SWK 215 - Introduction to Social Work Credit(s): 3
American History or Government/Political Science course Credit(s): 3
Component Area Option course Credit(s): 3 *
Language, Philosophy and Culture course Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

American History or Government/Political Science course Credit(s): 3
COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
SWK 225 - Human Behavior and Social Environment I Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Junior Year

Fall

PSY 375 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 378 - Methods in Social Research Credit(s): 3
SWK 300 - Junior Practicum Credit(s): 3
SWK 325 - Human Behavior and Social Environment II Credit(s): 3
SWK 333 - Generalist Social Work with Small Groups Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

SOC 379 - Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
SWK 425 - Multicultural Social Work Credit(s): 3
SWK 315 - Social Welfare Policy and Legislation Credit(s): 3 **
SWK 350 - Generalist Practice I Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Senior Year

Fall

SWK 415 - Social Welfare Policy and Legislation Analysis Credit(s): 3 **
SWK 450 - Generalist Practice II Credit(s): 3
SWK 455 - Research Practicum Credit(s): 3 **
Elective Credit(s): 2
Elective Credit(s): 3

14 hours

Spring

SWK 470 - Social Work Practicum I Credit(s): 6
SWK 480 - Social Work Practicum II Credit(s): 6
SWK 490 - Practicum-Related Seminar Credit(s): 2

14 hours

Note:

* Lab hours from Life and Physical Sciences included in elective hours

** Writing-enhanced course at SFA

6. Minimum total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENG 131 , ENG 132 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.