Social Work Major Curriculum

The Social Work Major curriculum includes core social work major courses that enable the development of a common base of skills in the areas of:

•  Social policy and program analysis
•  Human behavior in the social environment
•  Diversity
•  Social work practice
•  Social work research.

View the Social Work Curriculum Checklist here.

In addition to the core curriculum, students enroll in social work electives which are designed to support and broaden their learning of generalist practice skills at their field placements. Elective course work may be selected from such areas as child and family services, corrections, aging, mental retardation and developmental disabilities, and physical health care.

View Social Work Electives here.

Your field practicum will consist of three consecutive quarters in a social service agency, beginning either summer or autumn quarter of your senior year. You will spend 15 hours per week at your field agency and will receive 18 credit hours for the field practicum. Field practicum allows students an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with skill acquisition as they learn to conduct themselves in a professional manner in actual practice situations.  


You also have the opportunity to complete an Individual Study in an area of interest not available through regular course enrollment. You and a faculty sponsor will structure, design and implement a course of study. 

Access Individual Study Form here.