SOWK, BSW, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Social Work
Sample Plan for New Students
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
| Seattle University Course Number and Title | Washington State Community College Common Course Number |
|---|---|
| Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 | Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency |
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU.
For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated
proficiency - Credits in major: 60
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
- GPA major minimum: 2.0
Resources for Success
- Use MySeattleU for planning courses.
- Meet with a Career Advisor for guidance.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for further information.
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | SOCW 1510 Introduction to Social Work (5) | SOCW 3010 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3) | SOCW 3020 Human Development and Social Work (5) |
| Course 2 | SOCW 2010 Social Justice (5) | SOCW 3040 U.S. Social Welfare Policy (5) | SOCW 3050 Activism & Advocacy for Social Justice* (3) |
| Course 3 | UCOR Module II* (5) | Social Work Elective (3) | SOCW 3110 Practice I: Social Work with Indiv/Families* (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Submit Application to Advance in the Major (due in January)
- Submit Course Plan for approval via mySeattleU
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | SOCW 4010 Social Work Research Data Analysis* (5) |
SOCW 4020 Social Work Research Methods* (5) | SOCW 4030 Social Work Research Capstone * (3) |
| Course 2 | SOCW 4110 Practice II: Social Work with Groups* (3) |
SOCW 4120 Practice III: Social Work with Orgs/Cmty* (3) | SOCW 4530 Field Practicum III* (3) |
| Course 3 | SOCW 4510 Field Practicum I* (3) | SOCW 4520 Field Practicum II* (3) | SOCW 4630 Field Seminar III* (1) |
| Course 4 | SOCW 4610 Field Seminar I* (1) | SOCW 4620 Field Seminar II* (1) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
| Course 5 | Social Work Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- 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. See
my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for
course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have
different Core requirements.
Satisfied in Major: 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:
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- In order to seek admission to progress in the major, a BSW candidate must have junior status (90 credits) and have completed or be enrolled in the following at the time of application to the major which is due in January of Junior year: Core Module I, SOCW 1510 (graded C or better), and a 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA.
- 8 credits of approved 3000-4000 Level Social Work Electives required. Options include: SOCW 3030, 3170, 3320, 4320, 4330, 4340, 4350, 4360 or other courses as approved by 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.