B.S.W Bachelor of Social Work
College: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Program: Social Work
See Also: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
The School of Social Work offers a program that leads to a Bachelor of Social Work degree. The social work program requires a second application and the completion of the following prerequisites: all the courses in Area A, Biol 1103k and 1104k; Psych 1101, Anth 1102, Soci 1101, Econ 2105, Math 1070.
Program Information
Enrollment in the BSW program is limited and therefore early application is advisable. The application deadline is June 1 preceeding the fall semester in which admission is desired. After June 1, applications are considered on a space available basis. Students must be accepted to the university as an undergraduate degree-seeking student before they can be admitted to the BSW program.
Suggested Schedule of Courses
This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog. This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement — contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.
Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.
Freshman Year
Term 1
| Course |
Hours |
| ENGL 1101 |
3 |
| MATH 1101/1111 |
3 |
| BIOL 1103k |
4 |
| GSU 1010 |
3 |
| Area B Course |
2 |
|
Term 2
| Course |
Hours |
| ENGL 1102 |
3 |
| PSYC 1101 |
3 |
| BIOL 1104k |
4 |
| POLS 1101 |
3 |
| HIST 2110 |
3 |
| Area B Course |
2 |
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Freshman Milestones:
- Complete all Area A requirements
- Attend the major fair and declare a major
Sophomore Year
Term 3
| Course |
Hours |
| ANTH 1102 |
3 |
| MATH 1070 |
3 |
| ECON 2105 |
3 |
| Area C Course |
3 |
| SW 2000 |
3 |
|
Term 4
| Course |
Hours |
| Area E Course |
3 |
| SOCI 1101 |
3 |
| Area E Global Issues |
3 |
| Area C Course |
3 |
| Area D Elective |
3 |
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Sophomore Milestones:
- Apply to professional program
- If another lab sciences is taken then Biol 1103k must be taken as an Area H elective
Junior Year
Term 5
| Course |
Hours |
| SW 3860 |
3 |
| SW 3200 |
3 |
| SW Elective |
3 |
| SW 3500 |
3 |
| SW 3000 |
3 |
|
Term 6
| Course |
Hours |
| SW 3400 |
3 |
| SW 3700 |
3 |
| SW 3600 |
3 |
| SW Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
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Junior Milestones:
- A minimum grade of C is required in all major courses for graduation
- Apply for Practicum
Senior Year
Term 7
| Course |
Hours |
| SW 4100 |
3 |
| SW 4500 |
6 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
|
Term 8
| Course |
Hours |
| SW 4200 |
3 |
| SW 4900 |
6 |
| Area H Elective |
3 |
| SW 4280 |
3 |
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