Social Work, BSW

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

2. Foundation of Knowledge

• PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSYC 2320 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
• SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 2362 - Introduction to Social Welfare Credit(s): 3

3. Social Work Major

• SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 2325 - Human Behavior and Social Environment I Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 2389 - Junior Practicum Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 3315 - Social Welfare Policy and Legislation Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 3325 - Human Behavior and Social Environment II Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 3333 - Generalist Social Work with Small Groups Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 3350 - Generalist Practice I Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 3372 - Social Work Evaluation and Statistics Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 3373 - Social Work Applied Research Methods Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 4315 - Social Welfare Policy and Legislation Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 4325 - Multicultural Social Work Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 4350 - Generalist Practice II Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 4355 - Research Practicum Credit(s): 3
• SOCW 4670 - Social Work Practicum I Credit(s): 6
• SOCW 4680 - Social Work Practicum II Credit(s): 6
• SOCW 4290 - 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

Total hours: 120

Double-dipping Rule

Double-dipping is using the same course to fulfill two different requirements in a degree plan. Normally, students may not double-dip more than six to seven hours across their degree plan. Anything beyond that must be approved by the dean.

Writing Requirement

All students completing a degree program in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts must meet the standards for writing in the discipline set by their major. Students should see their departmental advisor for those standards.

College Advanced Hours

A minimum of 33 hours of advanced coursework (courses numbered 3000-4999) is required.

Grade Requirements

• A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
• 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.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.

Texas Success Initiative Program

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

Degree Map

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.