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BSW Sample Four-Year Plan


 

denotes prerequisite course Prerequisite course to the Professional BSW Program to be completed prior to beginning BSW Core Courses
denotes graduation requirement Graduation requirement
professional course Professional BSW courses

Freshman Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
  • English 1000
(3)
  • Communications 1200
(3)
  • Biology 1010
(3)
  • College Algebra or Math 1100 (or higher)
(3)
  • Biology 1020 (lab)
(2)
  • Sociology 1000
(3)
  • Psychology 1000
(3)
  • Anthropology (any)
(3)
  • History (Constitution)
(3)
  • SW 1115 (Elective)
(3)
  • SW 1110 (Elective)
(1)    
Total Hours
15
Total Hours
15

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
  • SW 2220 Human Behavior & Environ (WI)
(3)
  • Philosophy (any)
(3)
  • Social Psychology
(3)
  • Economics
(3)
  • Elective
(3)
  • Humanities–2000+ level
(3)
  • Cultural Diversity Elective
    SW 2000 Social & Economic
    Justice (WI)
(3)
  • SW 3320
(3)
  • Elective
(3)
  • Political Science (any)
(3)
Total Hours
15
Total Hours
15

If all requirements have been fulfilled, apply to BSW Program in the Spring Semester of your Sophomore Year by February 15. If accepted, begin BSW Core Courses in Fall Semester of Junior Year.

Junior Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
  • SW 4710 Social Justice & Social Policy
(3)
  • SW 4310 Social Statistics
(4)
  • SW 4730 Intro to Social Work Practice
(3)
  • SW 4711 Social Justice & Policy II
(3)
  • SW 4740 Intro to Community Org. Proc.
(4)
  • SW 4720 Variations in Human Behavior
(3)
  • SW 4750 Interaction Skills Workshop
(3)
  • SW 4760 Theory & Prct. of Social Group Work
(3)
  • SW Field of Practice (FoP) Elective
(3)
  • SW 4951 Research Methods for SW I (WI)
(3)
Total Hours
16
Total Hours
16

Senior Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
  • SW 4770 Strategies of Direct Practice
(3)
  • Cultural Diversity Elective (Soc 2200)
(3)
  • SW 4952 Research Methods for SW II
(3)
  • Electives
(4)
  • SW 4971 Undergrad. Field Practicum (MWF)
(6)
  • Electives (or MSW Senior/Dual Enrollment)
(6)
  • SW 4970 Senior Professional Seminar
(3)    
Total Hours
15
Total Hours
13

Total Hours to Graduate: 120

This sample program of study allows for graduation within 4 years with no summer session courses. Individual schedules may vary. Please note that when a course number is not referenced, more than one course will fulfill the requirement. Consult the MU Schedule of Courses and your Academic Advisor for guidance.

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