SOWK, BSW, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Social Work
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
- Credits in Major: 70
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | SOCW 1510 Intro to Social Work (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| SOCW 2010 Social Justice (5) | HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310 (5) | Social Work Elective (3) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work Elective (5) | SOCW 3010 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3) | SOCW 3020 Human Development and Social Work (5) |
| General Elective (5) | SOCW 3040 US Social Welfare Policy (5) | SOCW 3050 Activism and Advocacy for Social Justice* (3) |
| UCOR Module III* (5) | General Elective (2) | SOCW 3110 Practice 1: Social Work with Individuals and Families* (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Submit application to advance in the major (due in January)
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| SOCW 4010 Social Work Research Data Analysis* (5) | SOCW 4020 Social Work Research Methods* (5) | SOCW 4030 Social Work Research Capstone* (3) |
| SOCW 4110 Practice II: Social Work with Groups* (3) | SOCW 4120 Practice III: Social Work with Orgs/Community* (3) | SOCW 4530 Field Practicum III* (3) |
| SOCW 4510 Field Practicum I* (3) | SOCW 4520 Field Practicum II* (3) | SOCW 4630 Field Seminar III* (1) |
| SOCW 4610 Field Seminar I* (1) | SOCW 4620 Field Seminar II* (1) | General Elective (5) |
| General Elective (3) | General Elective (3) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module.
Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- To progress in the major, a BSW candidate must have junior status (90 credits), completed SOCW 1510 with a C or better, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. Application to the major is due in January of junior year.
- 8 credits of approved 3000-4000 Level Social Work Electives are required, including options like SOCW 3030, 3170, 3320, 4320, or others approved by the Program Director.
- The following major courses must be graded C (2.00) or better: SOCW 1510, 2010, 3010, 3020, 3040, 3050, 3110, 4010, 4020, 4030, 4110, 4120, 4610, 4620, and 4630.