Social Work, Minor
Program Overview
The social work minor offers interdisciplinary collaborative learning that includes service, community engagement, and an exploration of values. Students experience active learning that is practical and applied to real-world settings. The minor integrates social work theory and practice, social policy, socio-behavioral theory and research to understand and address complex social problems of our time, domestically and internationally. Some topics covered in the courses include oppression and privilege, poverty, violence, social justice, alcohol and other drug abuse, social welfare, community development. Courses can be taken on campus or through our short term international study and travel courses.
Undergraduate Policies
For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
The social work minor requires 15 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose five of the following: | 15 | |
| The Impact of "-ism"s: Oppression, Privilege, and Inequalities in Society | ||
| Trauma, Neurobiology, and the Healing Power of Social Connection | ||
| Adoption Practice and Policy | ||
| Grim Reminders: Death, Grief, and Loss | ||
| The Days of D.A.R.E. Are Over: Drugs and Youth | ||
| Social Networking and Community Organizing in the 21st Century | ||
| Social Welfare Capstone Seminar | ||
| Independent Study for Undergraduates | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |