Bachelor of Science in Social Work Second Degree Program
The student who holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution and wishes to obtain a BSSW is eligible for the BSSW Second Degree Program. This specialized program allows students to achieve a BSSW in as little as three semesters. Students completing the Second Degree Program online may require more than three semesters. Second-Degree students are required to complete the 39 social work credits and any unfulfilled Essential Studies requirements.
A statistics course is not required for Second Degree students but is often required for admission to an MSW Program. It is recommended that Second Degree students complete a statistics course if they intend to apply to an MSW Program.
Second Degree Program Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWK 255 | Introduction to Social Work: Changing Lives Changing Society | 4 |
| SWK 257 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment I | 3 |
| SWK 317 | Social Work Research | 3 |
| SWK 357 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | 3 |
| SWK 424 | Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| SWK 434 | Generalist Social Work Practice with Task and Treatment Groups | 3 |
| SWK 442 | Social Policy | 3 |
| SWK 454 | Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations | 3 |
| Social Work Elective - Elective list available from department | 2 | |
| SWK 481 | Field Education I | 5 |
| SWK 482 | Field Education Seminar I | 1 |
| SWK 483 | Field Education II | 5 |
| SWK 484 | Field Education Seminar II | 1 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Students needing to fulfill essential studies requirements may require a longer duration in the program.