Curriculum Social Work courses build upon a strong liberal arts base that includes English, Literature, History, Foreign Language, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Education, and the Free Electives. For a description of the social work courses, consult the course catalogue Additional information about the Social Work Program may be found in the Student Handbook , in Adobe Acrobat format. You may find the information you need by visiting the Undergraduate Admissions Office . The entire curriculum contributes to preparation for social work practice, but it is in field placement that the student faces the challenges and opportunities of professional responsibility. Field Placement Provides students with an opportunity to practice Social Work in an agency setting under the supervision of a qualified professional.
Students apply concepts and knowledge from the classroom in a range of placement agencies.
The student acquires this experience by fulfilling a variety of class requirements, field work and a one semester internship. Students majoring in areas related to Social Work who need knowledge of social welfare, social services, and the impact of the environment on human behavior and development. Students interested in combining an academic area, such as Sociology, Political Science or Psychology, with Social Welfare and professional Social Work content.