Social Work, B.S.W.

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The mission of the UA Little Rock Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program is to prepare competent, ethical generalist social workers. Guided by the core competencies and values of social work, the BSW Program equips students to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior, advance human rights, and engage with clients and communities across all contexts. Through rigorous coursework, community-engaged learning, and direct practice experiences across the state, the BSW Program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, communities, groups, and organizations.

General: 120 minimum total hours, including 65 hours of upper-level courses (3000-4000 level), and 30 hours in residence.

First-Year Colloquium (0-3 hours)

Required of full-time freshmen entering college for the first time and transfer students with less than 12 hours of credit. (See Academic Requirements, Regulations, & Policies for details)

Core (35 hours)

3 hours of Social Sciences in the Core must be satisfied by either PSYC 20043 and SOCI 10103 , both of which are prerequisites for the major. 3 hours of Interdisciplinary Studies should be satisfied by COMM 10073 .

Second Language Requirement

(None required)

Major (68 hours)

Program Prerequisite (3 hours)

SCWK 13003 - (was SOWK 1301) Introduction to Social Work

Social Work Foundation Courses (33 hours)

To proceed in the program, students must earn a grade of C or greater in these 30000- and 40000-level courses.

Social Work Field Courses (14 hours)

Students must earn a B or greater in the following courses:

Other Required Courses (6 hours)

PSYC 30203 - (was 3360) Abnormal Psychology
One 3-hour upper-level RHET (3000/4000) course

Upper Level Rhetoric Course

Upper Level Related Field Electives (12 hours)

These courses include but are not limited to, 3000 or 4000 level courses in Gerontology, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services Administration, Health Sciences, & Public Administration.

Minor

(None required)

Unrestricted General Electives

Remaining hours, if any, to reach 120 minimum total hours, 45 hours of upper-level courses (3000-4000 level), and/or 30 hours in residence.