BASW Program

BASW Prerequisite Courses

All prerequisite courses must be completed proior to entering the program.

  • Human Biology/Lab recommended for GE requirement
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Elementary Statistics

Junior Year

Fall Semester:

SW 220 Introduction to Social Welfare (3)
SW 221 Introduction to Social Welfare Practicum (3)
SW 330 Human Behavior and Social Environment: Birth through Adolescence (3)
SW 351 Social Policy: Formulation and Analysis (3) 

Spring Semester:

SW 331 Human Behavior and Social Environment: Young Adulthood through Old Age (3)
SW 340 Generalist Social Work Practice (3)
SW 341 Social Work Practicum (3)*
SW 350 Law, Court Decisions, and Policy Practice(3) 

Senior Year

Fall Semester:

SW 440 Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups (3)
SW 442 Generalist Social Work Practice Individuals and Families (3)
SW 495A Field Experience in Social Work (3)**

Spring Semester:

SW 441 Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities & Institutions (3)
SW 465 Research Methods in Social Work (3)
SW 495B Field Experience in Social Work (3)**

* Only some Monday afternoons will be on campus. 80 hours must be spent in an agency.
** 16 hours per week field placement for a total of 450 hours over two semesters.