Bachelor in Social Work (BSW)
Admission Requirements
The specific requirements for acceptance into the Social Work major are:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0
- At least a C in SW207 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
- Demonstration of a commitment to service and social justice by documenting community service experience.
- Demonstration of a commitment to social work values by sending a letter to the program director that describes the reasons for choosing the Social Work major and the student's commitment to applying the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
Degree Requirements (44 credits)
Required Courses (44 credits)
| SW207 | Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare | 4 |
| SW301 | Social Research Methods | 4 |
| SW303 | Human Behavior and Social Environment 1 | 4 |
| SW305 | Social Welfare Policies, Programs & Issues | 4 |
| SW307 | Methods in Social Work 1:Individuals & Families | 4 |
| SW331 | Race, Class and Gender | 4 |
| SW403 | Human Behavior and Social Environment 2 | 4 |
| SW407 | Social Work Methods 2: Organizations & Communities | 4 |
| SW489 | Field Experience I | 6 |
| SW491 | Field Experience II | 6 |
Preset Freshmen and Sophomore Pathways
To ensure that students begin and remain on track in terms of graduation and degree requirements, and to maximize student opportunities to add minors or second majors, and therefore increase their options after graduation, the College has designed the Preset Freshmen and Sophomore Pathways.
This curricular sequencing model, which outlines all the courses taken in the first two years, will allow students to complete 75% to 90% of their General Education requirements during just their freshman and sophomore years, as well as all foundational gateway and milestone courses, both in their intended major, and in other complementary majors and minors that they may want to consider.
Students will then be able to focus their junior and senior years almost entirely on their major, as well as on potential minors or second majors.
Simply put, this curricular sequencing model allows students to get the most out of their undergraduate education at CSE.
First Year
Fall Semester (14-18 Credits)
| Element I Core Classes | 6 |
| Pre-Major Gateway Class | 1-4 |
| Preset General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Outside General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Developmental Math (if needed) | 0-1.5 |
| EOF or CAPs (if needed) | P/F |
Spring Semester (14-18 Credits)
| Element I Core Classes | 6 |
| Pre-Major Gateway Class | 1-4 |
| Preset General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Outside General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Developmental Math (if needed) | 0-1.5 |
Second Year
Fall Semester (14-18 Credits)
| Element I or II Core Classes | 4-8 |
| Pre-Major Milestone Class | 1-4 |
| Preset General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Outside General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Developmental Math (if needed) | 0-1.5 |
| EOF or CAPs (if needed) | P/F |
Spring Semester (14-18 Credits)
| Element II or III Core Classes | 4-8 |
| Pre-Major Milestone Class | 1-4 |
| Preset General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Outside General Education Elective | 1-4 |
| Developmental Math (if needed) | 0-1.5 |
| EOF or CAPs (if needed) | P/F |
Course Sequence for BSW
Third Year
Fall Semester (12 Credits)
| SW301 | Social Research Methods | 4 |
| SW305 | Social Welfare Policies, Programs & Issues | 4 |
| SW307 | Methods in Social Work 1:Individuals & Families | 4 |
Spring Semester (12 Credits)
| SW303 | Human Behavior and Social Environment 1 | 4 |
| SW331 | Race, Class and Gender | 4 |
| SW407 | Social Work Methods 2: Organizations & Communities | 4 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (10 Credits)
| SW403 | Human Behavior and Social Environment 2 | 4 |
| SW489 | Field Experience I | 6 |
Spring Semester (6 Credits)
| SW491 | Field Experience II | 6 |