Social Work (B.S.)

Departmental Requirements (45 hours)

Completion with C or better grade

• SOCW 200 - Field of Social Work 3 cr
• SOCW 210 - Social Work Interactional Skills 3 cr
• SOCW 310 - Individuals and Families 3 cr
• SOCW 320 - Social Work Research Methods 3 cr
• SOCW 321 - Statistical Applications in Social Work 3 cr
• SOCW 330 - Communities and Organizations 3 cr
• SOCW 340 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment across the Lifespan 3 cr
• SOCW 350 - Social Work with Families and Groups 3 cr
• SOCW 400 - Social Policy 3 cr
• SOCW 496 - Field Experience (C) 9-12 cr (9-12 credit hours required)

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• Select 2 elective courses from the following (6 credit hours):

• SOCW 480 - Social Work with Aging Populations and People with Disabilities 3 cr
• SOCW 482 - Social Work and Child Welfare 3 cr
• SOCW 484 - Social Work and Mental Health 3 cr
• SOCW 486 - Social Work and Native Families and Children 3 cr
• SOCW 488 - Trauma Practice with Children 3 cr
• SOCW 491 - Independent Study (C) 1-3 cr 3 credits required
• SOCW 492 - Topics (C) 3 cr

Nondepartmental Requirements (15-16 hours)

Completion with C or better.

• POLS 100 - American Government (C) [SGR #3] 3 cr
• PSYC 101 - General Psychology (C) [SGR #3] 3 cr

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• SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology (C) [SGR #3] 3 cr

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• SOC 150 - Social Problems (C) [SGR #3] 3 cr

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• Select one of the following (3-4 cr.):
  Options satisfy SGR 6 and satisfy non-departmental requirements:

• BIOL 103 - Biology Survey II (C) [SGR #6] 4 cr
• BIOL 103L - Biology Survey II Laboratory (C) [SGR #6] 0 cr

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• BIOL 153 - General Biology II (C) [SGR #6] 4 cr
• BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab (C) [SGR #6] 0 cr

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• BIOL 104 - Foundations of Biology for Educators [SGR #6] 2 cr
• BIOL 104L - Foundations of Biology for Educators Lab [SGR #6] 0 cr

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• BIOL 151 - General Biology I (C) [SGR #6] 4 cr
• BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab (C) [SGR #6] 0 cr

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• Additional options that do not satisfy SGR 6, but do satisfy non-departmental requirements:

• BIOL 105 - Human Biology (C) 3-4 cr

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• MICR 230 - Basic Microbiology 3 cr (MICR 232 Basic Microbiology Lab is not required)

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• ANAT 142 - Anatomy (C) 3 cr

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• HSC 280 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
• HSC 280L - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1 cr

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• Select one of the following courses for 3 credit hours:

• A&S 140 - Introduction to Multicultural Studies 3 cr
• ADS 412 - Substance Use and Addiction in Diverse Populations 3 cr
• REL 250 - World Religions (C) [SGR #4] 3 cr
• PHIL 220 - Introduction to Ethics (C) [SGR #4] 3 cr

Optional Specialization: Child Welfare (9 hours)

• Select three courses from the list below:

• SOCW 482 - Social Work and Child Welfare 3 cr
• SOCW 484 - Social Work and Mental Health 3 cr
• SOCW 486 - Social Work and Native Families and Children 3 cr
• SOCW 488 - Trauma Practice with Children 3 cr

Note:

Social Work majors are required to complete an 18 credit hour Minor in a discipline of their choosing. Associate Degree accepted as substitution for minor.

Students are encouraged to pursue a minor or double major in Addiction Studies if appropriate to their career plans.

• Students may double count up to 12 hours for their Certificate, Specialization, Minor, or Double Major.
• Minimum of 30 credit hours must be taken from USD
• Maximum of 90 transfer credit hours may be applied to the degree

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan. 

• Social Work, B.S. 4-year plan guide