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 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or ANTH F100X | Individual, Society and Culture | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Complete 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 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 | |
- 1
To advance to practicum(s), a minimum 3.0 GPA in social work program courses is required.
- 2
Students must complete a total of 12 credits of practicum, and students must take SWK F461 and SWK F464 for at least 6 of these credits. SWK F466 is an option for students who have completed SWK F461 and SWK F464 for less than 12 credits.
- 3
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
