Program Requirements
The Social Work (BSW) Online Degree Completion Program requires 72 credit hours.
Required BSW Program Courses (60 credits)
| SW 101CD | Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare | 4 |
| SW 253CD | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 4 |
| SW 255CD | Strategies for Effective Communication in Social Work Practice | 4 |
| SW 200CD | Social Welfare Policy | 4 |
| SW 351CD | Introduction to Generalist Social Work Practice | 4 |
| RGS 101CD/WGSS 101CD | Identity and Power | 4 |
| SW 352CD | Social Work Practice with Individuals & Families | 4 |
| SW 345CD | Junior Foundations Lab | 4 |
| SW 354CD | Macro Social Work Practice | 4 |
| SW 353CD | Social Work Practice with Groups | 4 |
| SOCI 239CD | Introduction to Social Research I | 4 |
| OR | |
| SW 239CD | Social Work Research | 4 |
| SW 370CD | Social Work Practicum & Seminar I | 8 |
| SW 371CD | Social Work Practicum & Seminar II | 8 |
Starting 2027 Spring semester, SOCI 239CD is replaced by SW 239CD as a requirement for online BSW students.
Required Liberal Arts Courses (12 credits)
BSW students must also complete the following coursework as part of their liberal arts plan of study. BSW students may elect to take these liberal arts required courses Pass/Fail.
Complete the following required course:
Complete one of the following Biology courses:
Complete one liberal arts course from the following options:
Option 1: Elective offerings will vary by semester and may include:
Transfer credit for approved liberal arts coursework
Option 2: Students may transfer in other courses that are approved by the academic department to meet this liberal arts coursework requirement, including: