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Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026 General Studies Gold

Degree: Bachelor of Social Work, BSW

College/School: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut

Plan Code: PPSWUSWU

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120

minimum credit hours

Upper division minimum
credit hours

Curriculum Checksheet

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
Major Courses
SWU 171 Introduction to Social Work (SOBE) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 291 Social Service Delivery Systems 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 295 Foundations of Social Work Practice 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 302 Human Biology for Social Workers Students who have already completed a human anatomy course may need to take an elective in place of SWU 302. See advisor for permission. 3 Credit Hours		3
SWU 303 Micro Human Behavior and the Social Environment (SOBE) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 306 Ethics in Social Services (HUAD) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 311 Integrative Social Work Practice 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 312 Integrative Social Work Practice Skills 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 320 Research Methods in Social Work 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 321 Statistics for Social Workers (QTRS) 3 Credit Hours		3
SWU 340 Macro Human Behavior and the Social Environment (SOBE) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 374 Diversity and Oppression in a Social Work Context (CIVI) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 432 Social Policy and Services 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
Professional Practicum Courses
BSW advancement into practicum courses requires completion of the following:
1) Successful completion of SWU 171, SWU 291, SWU 295, SWU 303, SWU 306, SWU 311, SWU 312, SWU 340, SWU 374
2) Documented completion of 40 hours human services experience
3) Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
4) Signed Standards of Professional and Ethical Behavior form
For more information, please visit https://socialwork.asu.edu/field-education
SWU 410 Social Work Practice II 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 411 Social Work Practice III 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 412 Social Work Practicum I 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 413 Practicum Seminar 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 414 Social Work Practicum II 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
SWU 415 Integrative Practicum Seminar 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
BSW Area of Interest
SWU 404 Social Work Practice in Health Care Settings SWU 416 Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention SWU 417 Technology, Interpersonal Relationships and Abuse SWU 418 Global Violence Against Women SWU 442 Child Welfare Practice SWU 450 Mastering Mindfulness SWU 454 Overview of Addictions SWU 456 Immigrants and Refugees (CIVI) SWU 457 Southwest Borderland Immigration Issues (CIVI) SWU 458 Behavioral Health Services SWU 460 Legal Issues in Social Work SWU 461 LGBTQ+ Communities: Practice and Policy (CIVI) SWU 462 Global Social Welfare (GCSI) SWU 488 Advocacy Strategies SWU 494 Topic: Pathways to Global Social Wrk Travl abroad Intensv SWU 494 Topic: Intersecting Domestic Violence Child Maltreatment SWU 498 Topic: Indigenous Social Policy & Advocacy SWU 498 Topic: Aging in Context 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3

Solution-Based Learning
Successful completion of the college's Solution-Based Learning (SBL) requirement is expected of each student by degree completion. Successful completion of SWU 291, SWU 412, or SWU 414 will satisfy the SBL requirement.
Interdisciplinary Requirement
Area 1: Community Resources and Development CRD Elective NLM Elective PRM Elective RTH Elective TDM Elective Area 2: Criminology and Criminal Justice CRJ Elective Area 3: Public Affairs PAF Elective Area 4: Public Service and Community Solutions CPP Elective Students can choose courses from any of the four Watts interdisciplinary areas. To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups. 6 Credit Hours		6
Math Proficiency
Mathematics (MATH) Recommended: MAT 114 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3

Introductory Courses
ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles (SOBE) OR SWU 181 Economics: A Social Issues Perspective 3 Credit Hours		3
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (HUAD) OR PHI 105 Intro to Ethics (HUAD) OR SWU 183 Introductory Ethics: A Social Issues Perspectives (HUAD) 3 Credit Hours		3
POS 110 American Government and Politics (AMIT) OR SWU 182 Social Services Perspective of Government (AMIT) 3 Credit Hours		3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (SOBE) OR SOC 101 Introductory Sociology (SOBE) 3 Credit Hours		3

ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
ASU 101-CPP The ASU Experience 1 Credit Hours		1
First-Year Composition
ENG 101 First-Year Composition AND ENG 102 First-Year Composition OR ENG 105 Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 First-Year Composition AND ENG 108 First-Year Composition 6 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	6

Notes

All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. https://catalog.asu.edu/undergraduatereq
All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. https://catalog.asu.edu/ug_gsr
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.