Offered by Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work

Social Work Minor

Minimum hours required for minor = 24

1. Requirements (15 hours required)
   • Take all of the following:
     • SOWK 170GS, Introduction to Social Welfare - 3 hours
     • SOWK 172, Human Service Ethics and Experience - 3 hours
     • SOWK 400, Human Behavior in the Social Environment - 3 hours
     • SOWK 410, Social Policy & Programs - 3 hours
     • SOWK 420, Diversity and Social Justice - 3 hours
2. Electives (9 hours required)
   • Take 9 hours from:
     • SOWK 440, Fundamentals of Research in Social Welfare - 3 hours (Prereq: STAT 235GS)
     • SOWK 469, Introduction to Mental Health Issues - 3 hours
     • SOWK 470, International Social Work Experience - 3 hours
     • SOWK 471, Aging Services - 3 hours
     • SOWK 473, Child Welfare Services - 3 hours
     • SOWK 475, Child Abuse and Neglect - 3 hours
     • SOWK 476, Social Work in Legal Settings - 3 hours
     • SOWK 477, School Social Work - 3 hours
     • SOWK 478, Medical Social Work - 3 hours
     • SOWK 479, Violence Across the Lifespan - 3 hours