Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Generalist social work education builds upon the liberal arts requiring focused courses in human behavior, research, social policy, practice methods and field practicum experience. The generalist focus ensures that students are employment-ready for a wide range of settings within the local community and that they are eligible to pursue a graduate degree in the field. Students graduating from the MGA BSW program will possess the skills needed to serve as entry- level social work professionals within the surrounding community and beyond.
Admission Criteria:
• Admission to MGA
• Completion of 85% (36-42 hours) of university and core curriculum requirements.
• Completion of Field of Study courses ( PSYC 1101 PSYC 2103 SOCW 2215 SOCW 2400 SOCW 2500 and SOCW 2700 ) with a C or better.
• Comulative GPA of 2.25 or above for full program admission.
• Completed BSW Program Application as found on the program's website.
The BSW Program Director and appropriate admission committee members will review application materials. Equivalency SOCW courses must be reviewed and approved by the BSW Program Director.
• Upon full program admission, BSW students are referred to as BSW Candidates.
• To remain in the program and to graduate, BSW Candidates must meet all academic and professionalism standards and policies as described in the BSW Student and Field Education Handbooks.
Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Core IMPACTS (Credit: 42 hours)
It is recommended that students pursuing a degree in social work follow these recommendations for optimal progression of degree completion. Failure to follow these recommendations will result in having to take additional coursework outside of Core IMPACTS requirements to meet the requirements for the major.
Social Sciences:
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Social Sciences Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in social work complete PSYC 1101 (Introduction to Psychology) in this area. Not completing the recommended course may require additional credit hour accrual.
Technology, Math, & Science Option:
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Technology, Math, & Science Option Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in social work complete MATH 1401 (Elementary Statistics) in this area. This is a preferred course and will have no bearing on the completion of the degree.
See listing of requirements for Core IMPACTS
Field of Study (Credit: 18 hours)
| PSYC 2103 | Introduction to Human Development | 3 credits |
| SOCW 2215 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 credits |
| SOCW 2500 | Success in Social Work | 3 |
| SOCW 2400 | Critical Thinking and Writing for Social Work | 3 |
| SOCW 2700 | Social Work and the Social Welfare System | 3 |
*PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits *If PSYC 1101 was satisfied in Core IMPACTS, students must complete a 3 credit hour elective in the following subject areas SOCW, PSYC, SOCI, or HS 2000
Upper Level Courses (Credit: 66 hours)
Major Area Courses (Credit: 45 hours)
| SOCW 3000 | Cultural Humility and Responsiveness in Social Work | 3 credits |
| SOCW 3100 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment | 3 |
| SOCW 3200 | Direct Social Work Practice I | 3 |
| SOCW 3300 | Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 |
| SOCW 3400 | Practice Lab I- Individuals, Families and Groups | 3 |
| SOCW 3500 | Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations | 3 |
| SOCW 3600 | Social Work Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCW 3700 | Social Welfare & Policy Practice | 3 |
| SOCW 3800 | Practice Lab II - Change in Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| SOCW 4000 | Direct Social Work Practice II | 3 |
| SOCW 4300 | Social Work Practicum & Seminar I | 6 |
| SOCW 4500 | Organizational and Community Change | 3 |
| SOCW 4600 | Social Work Practicum & Seminar II | 6 |
Major Electives (Credit: 6 hours)
Take two courses from the following:
General Electives (Credit: 9 hours)
You may wish to select a minor or you must take 9 credits of general electives.
Total: 120 hours.