2024 - 2025 Major Map
Social Work, BSW

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

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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SOBE OR SB) OR SOC 101: Introductory Sociology (SOBE OR SB)	3
SWU 171: Introduction to Social Work (SOBE OR SB & H)	3	C
ASU 101-CPP: The ASU Experience	1
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Milestone: Meet with an academic advisor
Term hours subtotal:	16

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students

Term 2 16 - 32 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy (HUAD OR HU) OR PHI 105: Intro to Ethics (HUAD OR HU) OR SWU 183: Introductory Ethics: A Social Issues Perspectives (HUAD OR HU)	3
ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles (SOBE OR SB) OR SWU 181: Economics: A Social Issues Perspective	3
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Second language and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of a language course at the 202-level or higher; or completion of 12 hours of Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) courses.	3-4
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	16-17

Students choose to complete either 12 hours of Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) courses, or pursue a second language with completion of a 202-level course or higher.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
By the end of term four, students should have completed the following requirements:
1. ECN 211 or SWU 181
2. PHI 101 or PHI 105 or SWU 183
3. POS 110 or SWU 182
Join a student club or professional organization.

Term 3 32 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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	POS 110: American Government and Politics (AMIT OR SB) OR SWU 182: Social Services Perspective of Government (AMIT OR SB)	3
	Interdisciplinary Requirement	3
	Second language and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of a language course at the 202-level or higher; or completion of 12 hours of Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) courses.	3-4
	Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
	Elective	3-1
	Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
	Term hours subtotal:	16-15

Students choose to complete either 12 hours of Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) courses, or pursue a second language with completion of a 202-level course or higher.
By the end of term four, students should have completed the following requirements:
1. ECN 211 or SWU 181
2. PHI 101 or PHI 105 or SWU 183
3. POS 110 or SWU 182
Develop your skills.
For the Interdisciplinary Requirement: Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups. To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups.

Term 4 48 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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SWU 291: Social Service Delivery Systems	3	C
SWU 295: Foundations of Social Work Practice (SB & C)	3	C
Second language and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of a language course at the 202-level or higher; or completion of 12 hours of Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) courses.	3-4
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Elective	3-1
Complete ECN 211 OR SWU 181 course.
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Major Courses.
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15-14

Students choose to complete either 12 hours of Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) courses, or pursue a second language with completion of a 202-level course or higher.
Successful completion of SWU 291 will satisfy the college Solution-Based Learning (SBL) Requirement.

Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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SWU 302: Human Biology for Social Workers	3
SWU 303: Micro Human Behavior and the Social Environment (SOBE OR L or SB)	3	C
SWU 340: Macro Human Behavior and the Social Environment (SOBE OR SB)	3	C
SWU 374: Diversity and Oppression in a Social Work Context (CIVI OR C)	3	C
Second language and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of a language course at the 202-level or higher; or completion of 12 hours of Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) courses.	3-4
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.
Milestone: Apply for Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15-16

Students who have already completed a human biology course may take an upper division elective in place of SWU 302. See your advisor for permission.
Students choose to complete either 12 hours of Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) courses, or pursue a second language with completion of a 202-level course or higher.
Develop your professional online presence.

Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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SWU 306: Ethics in Social Services (HUAD OR L)	3	C
SWU 311: Integrative Social Work Practice	3	C
SWU 312: Integrative Social Work Practice Skills	3	C
SWU 321: Statistics for Social Workers (QTRS OR CS)	3
Interdisciplinary Requirement	3
Milestone: Completion of all lower-division university general studies requirements.
Milestone: Submit materials for BSW advancement.
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

BSW Advancement includes:
Successful completion of SWU 171, SWU 291, SWU 295, SWU 303, SWU 306, SWU 311, SWU 312, SWU 340, SWU 374, and
Documented completion of 40 hours human services experience, and
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, and
Signed Standards of Professional and Ethical Behavior form.
For the Interdisciplinary Requirement: Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups. To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7 93 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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SWU 320: Research Methods in Social Work	3	C
SWU 410: Social Work Practice II	3	C
SWU 412: Social Work Practicum I	3	C
SWU 413: Practicum Seminar	3	C
SWU 432: Social Policy and Services	3	C
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Successful completion of SWU 412 will satisfy the college Solution-Based Learning (SBL) Requirement.
Apply for full-time career opportunities.
To maintain BSW Professional Program status, students must sustain an overall GPA of 2.00 and Social Work GPA of 3.00 with no grade lower than a C.

Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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SWU 411: Social Work Practice III	3	C
SWU 414: Social Work Practicum II	3	C
SWU 415: Integrative Practicum Seminar	3	C
BSW Area of Interest Course	3	C
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Major Courses.
Minimum 2.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	12

Successful completion of SWU 414 will satisfy the college Solution-Based Learning (SBL) Requirement.
To maintain BSW Professional Program status, students must sustain an overall GPA of 2.00 and Social Work GPA of 3.00 with no grade lower than a C.
Select one course from the BSW Area of Interest course list at the bottom of the major map.

For the Interdisciplinary Requirement:
- Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups.
- To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups.
For the Solution-Based Learning (SBL) College Requirement:
- Students must complete one SBL course by degree completion.
- Successful completion of SWU 291, SWU 412, or SWU 414 will satisfy the SBL Requirement.

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Interdisciplinary Requirement - Area 4
CPP Elective

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

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Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.