Social Work, Pre-Professional Practice, Minor

Coordinator: Cathy Breneman

The social work minor offers students in related majors (such as sociology, psychology, law and society and education) an introduction to the methods and theory of social work practice. It enhances students’ understanding of human behavior and social policy, and teaches intervention strategies designed to enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities.

Requirements for the Minor

One of the following electives

SOWK 214Child Welfare: Policies and Services

3.0

SOWK 230Introduction to Families

3.0

SOWK 325From the Hospital to Home: Social Work and Community Behavioral Health

3.0

SOWK 345The Human Lifecycle and the Social Environment

3.0

Required:

SOWK 101Intro to Social Work & the Human Services

3.0

SOWK 301Social Policy and Human Service Programs

3.0

SOWK 327Gerontological Social Work: Policy and Practice

4.0

SOWK 342Social Work Methods I

3.0

Total Credit Hours:13.0