Our mission is to develop professionals within the community who approach the work of serving communities, agencies, families, and individuals from the perspective and fundamentals of the Social Work profession. Students who complete a minor in Social Work will have foundational knowledge to provide support and assistance based on the National Association of Social Workers code of ethics.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this minor, students will have:
- Foundational knowledge of the profession of Social Work within the context of diverse individuals, families, communities, and organizations.
- Knowledge and skills for expanding the empowerment of individuals, families, and communities through anti-oppressive approaches.
Effective Fall 2026
Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
A minimum grade of C (2.000) is required in each course used to satisfy the requirements of this minor. Courses used as substitutions also require a minimum grade of C (2.000).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| SOWK 130 | Identity, Power, and Social Justice (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| SOWK 150 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 330 | Intersectionality and Identity | 3 |
| SOWK 340 | Generalist Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SOWK 341 | Generalist Practice with Groups | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Generalist Practice-Organizations/Communities | ||
| Social Welfare--Policy, Issues, and Advocacy | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Fields of Practice: Child Protection | ||
| Fields of Practice: Juvenile Justice | ||
| Fields of Practice: Criminal Justice | ||
| Fields of Practice: Social Gerontology | ||
| Fields of Practice: Training Canine Animal Assisted Interventions | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 21 | |