Program: Social Work, Fine Arts Specialization, BSW - Widener University

Apr 02, 2025

2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Curriculum Sequence

The BSW program has numerous dual degree options for students. These include psychology; sociology (applied practice specialization); gender, women, and sexuality studies; criminal justice; fine arts; and K–12 school counselor certification. All students enrolled in these programs must consult with their advisors in social work and the corresponding program for accurate academic advisement in both programs.

Please note that courses in the following dual degrees may be taken out of order so that students can complete all curricular requirements: Psychology; Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies; Sociology; Fine Arts; and Criminal Justice.

Students may elect to take the social work major with a fine arts specialization. This is accomplished by using free electives to complete requirements for the fine arts concentration, including the general education requirements. Students who follow the curriculum below receive a BSW degree only.

Curriculum Sequence

Freshman

Fall (16 Credits)

SW 107 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 101 - Reading, Thinking and Writing 3 Credit(s)
PSY 105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
Developmental Course (if required) 3 Credit(s)
FYS 101 - First Year Seminar 1 Credit(s)
Science Elective 1 3 Credit(s)
Optional Performance Class *

Spring (15.5 Credits)

AS 111 - Drawing I 3 Credit(s)
or
AS 121 - Painting I 3 Credit(s)
ANTH 105 - Introduction to Cultural Diversity 3 Credit(s)
ENG 102 - Advanced Composition & Literature 3 Credit(s)
SOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)
Math Skills Requirement (Science Elective 2) 3 Credit(s)
PE 102 - Physical Education 1 0.5 Credit(s)
Optional Performance Class *

Sophomore

Fall (15.5 Credits)

MUS 101 - Music in History: Medieval to Baroque 3 Credit(s)
AH 101 - Art History I 3 Credit(s)
SW 330 - Human Behavior and Cultural Diversity I (W) 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective 3 (Math) 3 Credit(s)
CJ/GWS/SOC/PSY Elective (200 Level) 3 Credit(s)
PE 101 - Physical Education 2 0.5 Credit(s)
Optional Performance Class *

Spring (15 Credits)

ARTS 101 - Introduction to Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)
SW 331 - Human Behavior and Cultural Diversity II (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
100-level Studio Instruction or Dance 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective 4 (Quantitative Reasoning) 3 Credit(s)
300 level Art History course (w/ diversity content) 3 Credit(s)
Optional Performance Class *

Junior

Fall (15 Credits)

AH 102 - Art History II 3 Credit(s)
or
MUS 102 - Music in History: Classical to Contemporary 3 Credit(s)
300-level AH or MUS course 3 Credit(s)
SW 320 - Generalist Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups I 3 Credit(s)
SW 341 - Social Welfare History and Policy I (W) 3 Credit(s)
SW 350 - Social Work Research Methods I 3 Credit(s)
Optional Performance Class *

Spring (15 Credits)

300 level Music History course 3 Credit(s)
SW 321 - Generalist Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups II 3 Credit(s)
SW 342 - Social Welfare History and Policy II (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
SW 351 - Social Work Research Methods II 3 Credit(s)
SW/ARTS 360 Arts-Informed Social Work 3 Credit(s)
Optional Performance Class *

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

300-level AH or MUS course 3 Credit(s)
SW 409 - Social Work Capstone I 3 Credit(s) **
SW 420 - Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups I 3 Credit(s)
SW 423 - Social Work Field Practicum I 3 Credit(s) ***
SW 440 - Social Work Practice With Organizations (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
Optional Performance Class *

Spring (15 Credits)

SW 410 - Social Work Capstone II 3 Credit(s) **
SW 421 - Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups II 3 Credit(s)
SW 424 - Social Work Field Practicum II 3 Credit(s) ***
SW 441 - Social Work Practice With Communities 3 Credit(s)
ASC 400 - Values Seminar 3 Credit(s) (WE)
Optional Performance Class *

Total Credits: 121

*Students may also enroll in dance and/or music performance classes. Students can earn three or more credits in these classes. However, such credits are only counted after a certain number of semesters are completed. Students need a minimum of 121 credits for the degree, not counting optional performance classes. Students should speak to their advisors about credit accumulation for dance and music.

**In SW 409 & SW 410 , students will need to craft their capstone research project to incorporate arts-informed social work practice. This should be done in consultation with the instructor.

***The social work major with fine arts concentration student will meet with the social work field department to develop a social work field placement (SW 423 /SW 424 ) that incorporates a field placement experience with a fine arts component. This may include the use of art therapeutic techniques such as music, movement, drawing, and painting with client populations.

The program of study that appears here applies to students who were admitted for the summer session of this catalog year and later. Students admitted prior to that term should select the appropriate catalog year of their admission. Choose previous catalogs from the Home, Graduate, or Undergraduate Catalog Page at http://Catalog.widener.edu.