Social Work, BSW

Introduction

The Social Work Program at Pacific University provides students with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for culturally sensitive generalist social work practice. The BSW curriculum is designed to prepare students to provide services that advance the well-being of people; promote social and economic justice; and enhance the social functioning of individuals, families, groups organizations, and communities.

Baccalaureate Degree Core

Baccalaureate Core & Other Graduation Requirements

Major Requirements

Students interested in majoring in Social Work must apply to the major. Application materials are available from faculty members of the Social Work program and are also available on the social work program’s homepage on the Internet.

The following core courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better and a 2.75 average must be maintained in the major.

PSY 150 - Introduction to Psychology 4 credit(s)
SOCWK 201 - Principles of Social Work 4 credit(s)
SOCWK 300 - Micro Social Work Practice 4 credit(s)
SOCWK 301 - Macro Social Work Practice 4 credit(s)
SOCWK 320 - Human Behavior in Social Environment 4 credit(s)
SOCWK 325 - Counseling & Interviewing Techniques 4 credit(s)
SOCWK 351 - Social Policy & Social Justice 4 credit(s)
SOCWK 480 - Pre-Practicum Seminar 1 credit(s)
SOCWK 481 - Social Work Practicum 6 credit(s) 12 credits required

Choose One Course From the Following:

SOC 110 - Understanding the Apocalypse 4 credit(s)
SOC 120 - Images, Society, and Identity 4 credit(s)
SOC 130 - Stump the Sociologist 4 credit(s)
SOC 150 - Special Topics in Introductory Sociology 4 credit(s)

Choose One Course From the Following:

SOCWK 310W - Social Work Research Methods 4 credit(s)
PH 352W - Program Development and Evaluation 4 credit(s)
SOC 302W - Quantitative Research 4 credit(s)

Total: 49 Credits

The Social Work Program does not give academic credit for life or previous work experience.

Program Details

Program Length

Four years for a complete BSW degree. Two years for students transferring in with an AAOT degree. Program length may vary depending upon the student’s course load and academic progress.

Program Learning Outcomes

Our Student Learning outcomes are set forth from the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Specifically, the bachelor of social work program at Pacific seeks to prepare students to achieve the following competencies:

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities