Social Service Minor

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This minor focuses on the institution of social welfare and the service delivery system. It is especially appropriate for students pursuing degrees in other human service curricula.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Social Work department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm

Total Credits Required 16 Credits

Required Core Course 8 Credits

SW 100 - Exploring Social Work [PERS] 4 Credits
SW 230 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I [INTT] 4 Credits *

Program Electives 4 Credits

Choose one course from the following:

SW 283 - Tribal-Centered Victim Services 4 Credits
SW 308 - Methods of Social Research II [SCII] 4 Credits or
SO 308 - Methods of Social Research II [SCII] 4 Credits
SW 331 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II 4 Credits
SW 341 - Social Welfare Policy [PERS] 4 Credits

Special Population Electives 4 Credits

Choose one courses from the following:

SW 401 - Child Welfare 4 Credits
SW 405 - Aging Public Policies and Programs 4 Credits
SW 407 - Introduction to Crisis and Trauma 4 Credits
SW 411 - Social Work in the Health Fields 4 Credits
SW 413 - Social Work with Families 4 Credits
SW 415 - Prevention of Substance Use Disorders 4 Credits
SW 417 - Social Work in Mental Health 4 Credits
SW 419 - Evaluation and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders 4 Credits
SW 495 - Special Topics in Social Work 1-4 Credits
SW 498 - Directed Study in Social Work 1-4 Credits

Notes:

Field instruction courses and 300-400 level practice method courses may not be included in the social welfare minor.