Area of Emphasis

Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:

• Behavioral Health
• Child Welfare
• General

Behavioral Health  

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Supporting Courses		3
PSYCH 203	Introduction to Lifespan Development
Statistics (choose one course):		3-4
BUSAN 220	Introduction to Business Statistics
MATH 260	Introductory Statistics
PSYCH 205	Social Science Statistics
Micro-Level Systems:		3
PSYCH 435	Psychopathology
Macro-Level Systems (choose one course):		2-3
PSYCH 310	Drugs and Behavior
PSYCH 330	Social Psychology
SOC WORK 213	Human Trafficking
SOC WORK 307	Ethics in Practice
SOC WORK 455	First Nations Futures and Decolonizing Social Work
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (choose one course):		3
PSYCH 350	Cultural Psychology
PSYCH 440	Multicultural Counseling and Mental Health
Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation (choose one course):		3
DJS 348	Gender and the Law
FNS 360	Women and Gender in First Nations Communities
HUM BIOL 206	Fertility, Reproduction, and Family Planning
HUM BIOL 324	The Biology of Women
HISTORY 370	History of Sexuality in the U.S.
PSYCH 401	Psychology of Women and Gender
SOCIOL 238	Sociological Perspectives on Gender
SOCIOL 375	Sociology of Sexual and Intimate Relations
SOC WORK 213	Human Trafficking
WOST 201	Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
WOST 241	Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
WOST 437	Feminist Theory
Upper-Level Courses		41
SOC WORK 301	Research Methods for Generalist Social Work Practice
SOC WORK 305	The Social Work Profession
SOC WORK 311	Foundations of Social Welfare Policy
SOC WORK 313	Skills I: Professionalism & Teamwork
SOC WORK 323	Skills II: Beginning Interviewing
SOC WORK 371	Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
SOC WORK 372	Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
SOC WORK 400	Field Seminar I
SOC WORK 401	Field Seminar II
SOC WORK 402	Field Practicum I 1
SOC WORK 403	Field Practicum II 1
SOC WORK 411	Micro Methods I
SOC WORK 413	Skills III: Advanced Interviewing Skills
SOC WORK 421	Micro Methods II
SOC WORK 423	Skills IV: Intervention Strategies
SOC WORK 441	Macro Methods I
SOC WORK 442	Macro Methods II
SOC WORK 461	Applied Research I
SOC WORK 462	Applied Research II
Required Courses for the Emphasis		5
SOC WORK 304	Foundations of Crisis Intervention
SOC WORK 342	Psychopharmacology
Total Credits		63-65

Child Welfare

As a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, classroom and field activities assist students in the BSW Program to attain practice competency in nine different areas with demonstration of skill and learning across the dimensions of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive-affective integration. The competencies listed below are the learning objectives for the program.

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Practice

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

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Supporting Courses		3
PSYCH 203	Introduction to Lifespan Development
Statistics (choose one course):		3-4
BUSAN 220	Introduction to Business Statistics
MATH 260	Introductory Statistics
PSYCH 205	Social Science Statistics
Micro-Level Systems:		3
SOC WORK 375	Family Principles and Patterns
Macro-Level Systems:		2
SOC WORK 455	First Nations Futures and Decolonizing Social Work
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (choose one course):		3
PSYCH 350	Cultural Psychology
PSYCH 440	Multicultural Counseling and Mental Health
Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation (choose one course):		3
DJS 348	Gender and the Law
FNS 360	Women and Gender in First Nations Communities
HUM BIOL 206	Fertility, Reproduction, and Family Planning
HUM BIOL 324	The Biology of Women
HISTORY 370	History of Sexuality in the U.S.
PSYCH 401	Psychology of Women and Gender
SOCIOL 238	Sociological Perspectives on Gender
SOCIOL 375	Sociology of Sexual and Intimate Relations
SOC WORK 213	Human Trafficking
WOST 201	Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
WOST 241	Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
WOST 437	Feminist Theory
Upper-Level Courses		41
SOC WORK 301	Research Methods for Generalist Social Work Practice
SOC WORK 305	The Social Work Profession
SOC WORK 311	Foundations of Social Welfare Policy
SOC WORK 313	Skills I: Professionalism & Teamwork
SOC WORK 323	Skills II: Beginning Interviewing
SOC WORK 371	Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
SOC WORK 372	Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
SOC WORK 400	Field Seminar I
SOC WORK 401	Field Seminar II
SOC WORK 402	Field Practicum I 1
SOC WORK 403	Field Practicum II 1
SOC WORK 411	Micro Methods I
SOC WORK 413	Skills III: Advanced Interviewing Skills
SOC WORK 421	Micro Methods II
SOC WORK 423	Skills IV: Intervention Strategies
SOC WORK 441	Macro Methods I
SOC WORK 442	Macro Methods II
SOC WORK 461	Applied Research I
SOC WORK 462	Applied Research II
Required Courses for the Emphasis		6
SOC WORK 351	Overview of the Child Welfare System
SOC WORK 451	Child Welfare Practice
Total Credits		64-65

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To qualify for the Child Welfare Emphasis, these courses must involve practicum placement in an agency that serves children and families. 

General  

As a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, classroom and field activities assist students in the BSW Program to attain practice competency in nine different areas with demonstration of skill and learning across the dimensions of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive-affective integration. The competencies listed below are the learning objectives for the program.

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Practice

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

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Supporting Courses		3
PSYCH 203	Introduction to Lifespan Development
Statistics (choose one course):		3-4
BUSAN 220	Introduction to Business Statistics
MATH 260	Introductory Statistics
PSYCH 205	Social Science Statistics
Micro-Level Systems (choose one course)		2-3
FNS 224	First Nations and The Sacred
FNS 225	Introduction to First Nations Studies
PSYCH 331	Infancy and Early Childhood Development
PSYCH 332	Middle Childhood and Adolescent Development
PSYCH 343	Adult Development and Aging
PSYCH 350	Cultural Psychology
PSYCH 417	Psychology of Cognitive Processes
PSYCH 435	Psychopathology
SOC WORK 250	You and Your Future: Living and Working in an Aging Society
SOC WORK 342	Psychopharmacology
SOC WORK 375	Family Principles and Patterns
Macro-Level Systems (choose one course):		2-3
DJS 204	Freedom and Social Control
DJS 325	Law and Society
FNS 385	First Nations Intellectual Traditions
FNS 392	First Nations Justice and Tribal Governments
GEOG 341	Urban Geography
POL SCI 305	Urban Politics and Policy
POL SCI 312	Community Politics
PSYCH 310	Drugs and Behavior
PSYCH 330	Social Psychology
SOCIOL 310	Urban Sociology
SOCIOL 357	Environmental Justice
SOC WORK 204	Sustainability and Social Problems
SOC WORK 213	Human Trafficking
SOC WORK 307	Ethics in Practice
SOC WORK 455	First Nations Futures and Decolonizing Social Work
SOC WORK 499	Travel Course
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (choose one course):		3
PSYCH 350	Cultural Psychology
PSYCH 440	Multicultural Counseling and Mental Health
SOC WORK 455	First Nations Futures and Decolonizing Social Work
FNS 385	First Nations Intellectual Traditions
FNS 392	First Nations Justice and Tribal Governments
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation (choose one course):		3
DJS 348	Gender and the Law
FNS 360	Women and Gender in First Nations Communities
HUM BIOL 206	Fertility, Reproduction, and Family Planning
HUM BIOL 324	The Biology of Women
PSYCH 401	Psychology of Women and Gender
HISTORY 370	History of Sexuality in the U.S.
SOCIOL 238	Sociological Perspectives on Gender
SOCIOL 375	Sociology of Sexual and Intimate Relations
SOC WORK 213	Human Trafficking
WOST 201	Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
WOST 241	Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
WOST 437	Feminist Theory
Upper-Level Courses		41
SOC WORK 301	Research Methods for Generalist Social Work Practice
SOC WORK 305	The Social Work Profession
SOC WORK 311	Foundations of Social Welfare Policy
SOC WORK 313	Skills I: Professionalism & Teamwork
SOC WORK 323	Skills II: Beginning Interviewing
SOC WORK 371	Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
SOC WORK 372	Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
SOC WORK 400	Field Seminar I
SOC WORK 401	Field Seminar II
SOC WORK 402	Field Practicum I
SOC WORK 403	Field Practicum II
SOC WORK 411	Micro Methods I
SOC WORK 413	Skills III: Advanced Interviewing Skills
SOC WORK 421	Micro Methods II
SOC WORK 423	Skills IV: Intervention Strategies
SOC WORK 441	Macro Methods I
SOC WORK 442	Macro Methods II
SOC WORK 461	Applied Research I
SOC WORK 462	Applied Research II
Total Credits		57-60