BA in Social Work - Gateway Pathway - Face to Face - Fall Graduation
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYEX 100 Be the Change! Social Justice* | 3 |
| SOWK 102 Modern Social Welfare Dilemmas | 3 |
| Oral Communication* | 3 |
| SOCY 101/210/211 | 3 |
| PSYC 100 General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOWK 201 Social Welfare and the Economics of Inequality | 3 |
| Introductory Writing* | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy* | 3 |
| Personal Wellness** | 3 |
| Creative Exploration** | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOWK 203 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 1 | 3 |
| Info. Literary** | 3 |
| Scientific Reasoning** | 3 |
| Problem Solving** | 3 |
| Technological Competency** | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOWK 303 Social Welfare and the Law | 3 |
| Ethical Action & Leadership** | 3 |
| Open Elective/GE** | 3 |
| Open Elective/GE | 3 |
| Open Elective/GE | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOWK 301 Social Work Practice 1 | 3 |
| SOWK 322 Evidence-Informed Lit SOWK | 3 |
| SOWK 323 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 2 | 3 |
| Diverse Cultural Contexts*** | 3 |
| Open Elective/GE | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOWK 302 Social Work Practice 2 | 3 |
| SOWK 430 Social Work Research | 3 |
| Advanced Writing*** | 3 |
| SOWK Elective 1 | 3 |
| Open Elective/GE | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOWK 403 Social Work Practice 3 | 3 |
| SOWK 350 Encounters in Human Diversity | 3 |
| Social Work Elective 2 | 3 |
| Open Elective/GE | 3 |
| Open Elective/GE | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOWK 401 (Capstone) | 3 |
| SOWK 402 Social Work Practicum | 9 |
| SOWK 431 Social Work Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Notes:
- •SOWK 102 is typically offered during fall, spring, summer, and winter sessions. SOWK 201 & SOWK 303 are offered in the fall semester. SOWK 203 & SOWK 323 are offered in the spring semester
- *Denotes Cornerstone
- **Denotes Gateway
- ***Denotes Keystone