Social Work/Psychology, 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 psychology. This is accomplished by using free electives to complete requirements for the psychology major, including the general education requirements. Students who follow the curriculum below receive a BSW degree and a BA in psychology.

Curriculum Sequence

First Year

Fall (15.5-16.5 Credits)

MATH 101 - Fundamentals of Mathematics 3 Credit(s) *
or
MATH 116 - The Nature of Mathematics (Q) 3 Credit(s) *
or
MATH 117 - Elementary Functions (Q) 3 Credit(s) *
ENGL 101 - Reading, Thinking and Writing 3 Credit(s)
PSY 105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s) *
SW 107 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (S) 3 Credit(s)
ASC 101 - Thinking Through 3 Credit(s)
FYS 101 - First Year Seminar 1 Credit(s) (optional)
Physical Education Elective .5 credit(s)

Spring (16.5 Credits)

ANTH 105 - Introduction to Cultural Diversity (D) 3 Credit(s)
PSY Domain 1 3 Credit(s) *
Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
or
MATH 116 - The Nature of Mathematics (Q) 3 Credit(s)
or
MATH 117 - Elementary Functions (Q) 3 Credit(s) *
Humanities Elective 3 Credit(s)
Science Lab Elective 4 Credit(s)
Physical Education Elective .5 Credit(s)

Sophomore

Fall (16 Credits)

PSY 385 - Statistical Methods with Laboratory for Psychology (Q) 4 Credit(s) *
PSY Domain 2 3 Credit(s) *
SOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology (D) 3 Credit(s)
SW 330 - Human Behavior and Cultural Diversity I (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
Humanities Elective (W) 3 Credit(s)

Spring (16 Credits)

PSY 387 - Research Design and Laboratory for Psychology 4 Credit(s) *
PSY Domain 3 3 Credit(s) *
SW 331 - Human Behavior and Cultural Diversity II (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
Two Science/Math Electives 6 Credit(s)

Junior

Fall (16 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)
PSY Elective with Lab (W) 4 Credit(s) *
PSY Elective 3 Credit(s)
Humanities Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

ASC 401 - Transformations Capstone 3 Credit(s)
PSY Domain 4 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)
Flex Course 3 Credit(s)

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

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)
PSY Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

PSY 430 - Current Issues: Capstone Seminar 3 Credit(s)
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)

Total Credits 126

*A minimum grade of C is required to meet psychology major requirements.

**All dual degree students should meet with their Psychology 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.