Social Work B.A.
Minimum Requirements for Social Work B.A.: 120 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 35-40 | |
| As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or ANTH F100X | Individual, Society and Culture | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Complete at least one of the following: | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Biology and Society | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology I | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology II | ||
| B.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.A. degree requirements. | 37 | |
| As part of the B.A. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Indigenous Cultures of Alaska | ||
or ANS F111X | History of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response | |
or ANTH F242 | Native Cultures of Alaska | |
| Social Work Program Requirements 1 | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| SWK F103X | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SWK F220 | Ethics, Values and Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWK F305 | Social Welfare History | 3 |
| SWK F306 | Social Welfare: Policies and Issues | 3 |
| SWK F320 | Rural Social Work | 3 |
| SWK F341 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment I | 3 |
| SWK F342 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment II | 3 |
| SWK F375 | Research Methods in Social Work | 3 |
| SWK F460 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
| SWK F461 | Practicum in Social Work I 2,3 | 6 |
| SWK F463 | Social Work Practice II | 3 |
| SWK F464 | Practicum in Social Work II 2,3 | 6 |
| Special Problem Areas | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
| Basic Principles of Group Counseling | ||
| Substance Abuse Counseling | ||
| Seminar in International Social Work | ||
| Women's Issues in Social Welfare and Social Work Practices | ||
| Child Abuse and Neglect | ||
| Services and Support for an Aging Society | ||
| Trauma and Wellness: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives | ||
| Mental Health and Wellness: A Social Work Approach | ||
| Social Work Practice with Military Families | ||
| Substance Abuse Theories and Treatment | ||
| Seminar in Social Work Practice Areas | ||
| Total Credits | 120-125 | |
Roadmaps
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
- Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
- Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
- Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
- Courses with (*) are recommended.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SOC F101X or ANTH F100X4 | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| SWK F103X20 | 3 | PSY F111X4 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | Complete one of the following: (*)6 | 3 |
COM F131X (*) | |||
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ECON F120X5 | 3 | General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 |
| PS F100X (*)14 | 3 | Degree Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| SWK F22014,20 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:8,19 | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
ANS F242X (*) | |||
WRTG F212X (*) | |||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SWK F30520,25 | 3 | SWK F30620,25 | 3 |
| SWK F32019,20,25 | 3 | SWK F34220,25 | 3 |
| SWK F34120,25 | 3 | SWK F37520,25 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Ethics + Upper Division | 3 | Program Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SWK F46020,25 | 3 | SWK F46320,25 | 3 |
| SWK F46120,21,25 | 6 | SWK F46420,21,25 | 6 |
| Minor Course - Upper Division | 3 | Degree Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
- Engage diversity and difference in practice
- Advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice
- Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice
- Engage in policy practice
- Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
- Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
- Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
- Evaluate individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
