Social Work/Criminal Justice, BSW/BA

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Curriculum Sequence

The BSW program has numerous dual degree options for students. These include psychology; sociology (applied practice track); 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 earn a dual degree in social work and criminal justice. This is accomplished by using free electives to complete requirements for the criminal justice major, including the general education requirements. Students who follow the curriculum below receive a BSW degree and a BA in criminal justice.

Curriculum Sequence

First Year

Fall (16 Credits)

ASC 101 - Thinking Through 3 Credit(s)
SW 107 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (S) 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 101 - Reading, Thinking and Writing 3 Credit(s)
CJ 105 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 3 Credit(s)
MATH 101 - Fundamentals of Mathematics 3 Credit(s) (if required)
FYS 101 - First Year Seminar 1 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

CJ 201 - Criminology 3 Credit(s)
or
CJ 205 - Law Enforcement and Police in Society 3 Credit(s)
PSY 105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
SOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)
Humanities Elective (Philosophy/Aesthetics) 3 Credit(s)
MATH Skills Requirement (Science Elective) 3 Credit(s)

Sophomore

Fall (15.5 Credits)

SW 330 - Human Behavior and Cultural Diversity I (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
CJ 210 - Criminal Courts 3 Credit(s)
CJ 215 - The Correctional System 3 Credit(s)
Humanities Elective (History/Art History) 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective 3 Credit(s)
Physical Education Elective .5 Credit(s)

Spring (15.5 Credits)

CJ 201 - Criminology 3 Credit(s)
or
CJ 205 - Law Enforcement and Police in Society 3 Credit(s)
POLS 101 - American Government and Politics 3 Credit(s)
SW 331 - Human Behavior and Cultural Diversity II (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
Humanities Elective (w/ Diversity Content) 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective 3 Credit(s)
Physical Education Elective .5 Credit(s)

Junior

Fall (15 Credits)

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)
CJ 315 - Juvenile Justice System 3 Credit(s)
CJ 325 - Criminal Law and Procedure 3 Credit(s)
Free Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring (16 Credits)

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)
CJ 380 - Criminal Justice Research and Analysis 4 Credit(s)
ASC 401 - Transformations Capstone 3 Credit(s)
Flex Course 3 Credit(s)

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

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)
CJ 401 - Critical Issues in Criminal Justice: Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s)
or Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
CJ 405 - Ethics in Criminal Justice (W) 3 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

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)
Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
CJ 401 - Critical Issues in Criminal Justice: Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s)
or Free Elective 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 123

*Students may substitute SW 423 /SW 424 for CJ 423 .

Dual degree students should meet with their Criminal Justice advisor for advisement on College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

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.