Social Welfare*

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Description
The concentration in social welfare prepares students for social welfare work and other professional careers where a fundamental knowledge of human relations is required. The concentration enhances and broadens the ability of students to analyze complex family, individual, and societal problems in the context of societal values, cultural diversity, and other social and economic variables. The concentration also contributes to students' understanding of society and social behavior, encourages critical thinking, and helps develop communication skills.

Requirements

  • Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours (internship or independent study not applicable) including 12 of upper division hours from the approved list for this concentration.
  • Minimum of 12 hours of social work courses must be completed at ASU.
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher, no pass/fail credit.
  • Complete SWU 171 as the prerequisite for all upper division SWU courses.
  • Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Students must be at a sophomore standing to take 300 or 400 level courses.
  • Students are required to meet with a Social Welfare Advisor prior to registration, Laura.Orr@asu.edu or 602-496-0800.

Core 9 hours:

SWU 171 Introduction to Social Work (3) (Required)

SWU 291 Social Service Delivery Systems (3) (Required) (Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 101, SOC 101 or SOC 301; Pre/Co-requisites: SWU 171 with a C or better if completed)

SWU 432 Social Policy & Services (3) (Prerequisites for SWU 432 are waived for students enrolled in this concentration)

Cultural Diversity 3 Hours:
Select 1 course from the following:

SWU 374 Diversity and Oppression in Social Work Context (3)

OR SWU 474 Ethnic/cultural Variables in Social Work (Pre/Co-requisite: waived for this class)

SWU 456 Immigrants and Refugees (3)

SWU 457 Southwest Borderlands Immigration Issues (3)

SWU 459 Spirituality and the Helping Professions (3)

SWU 461 Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Issues

Electives 6 hours:
Choose 2 courses from the following: 

SWU 303 Micro Human Behavior Social Environment (3) (Prerequisites: PGS 100, PGS 101, SOC 101 or SOC 301; Pre or Co-requisites: SWU 171, SWU 291 and SWU 295 (with C or better if completed)

SWU 340 Macro Human Behavior Social Environment (3) (Prerequisites: SWU 303 (SWU 301) with C or better; Pre/Co-requisite: SWU 310 with C or better if completed)

SWU 456 Immigrants and Refugees (3)

SWU 457 Southwest Borderland Immigration Issues (3) (Prerequisite: Credit is allowed for only SWG 557 or SWU 457)

SWU 458 Behavioral Health Services (3)

SWU 459 Spirituality and the Helping Professions (3)

SWU 460 Legal Issues in Social Work (3)

SWU 461 Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Issues

SWU 462 Global Social Welfare (3)

YEAR

2018-19

CAMPUS

Downtown Phoenix

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380

Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering

Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

PPSWUEMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

Public Service and Community Solutions

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