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Social Welfare Minor


School: School of Social Work  

This minor seeks to acquaint students in majors and preprofessional programs that interface with social work (e.g., sociology, psychology,  anthropology, health, education, counseling, business, prelaw, premedicine, recreation) with the evolution of the social welfare structure in the United States (SCWK 250 - Introduction to Social Welfare ), the policies that result in social welfare programs (SCWK 350 - Social Welfare Policy ) and populations at particular risk (SCWK 270 - Social Work Issues of Diversity and Oppression ).

Course Requirements


Electives (6 credits)


Complete six additional credits in social work (SCWK) courses, with the exception of the following:

           SCWK 338 - Introduction to Social Work Practice
           SCWK 431 - Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups
           SCWK 432 - Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations
           SCWK 498 - Field Experience in Social Work 

Total minimum credits: 18