NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
THE ETHELYN R. STRONG SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE
PRE-SOCIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS
FRESHMAN YEAR
Credit Hours
Grade
Semester I
HED 100
***ENG 101
MTH 103
***CSC 150
PED 100
IUL 101
Personal and Community Health (Tier 1)
Communication Skills (Tier 1)
Contemporary Math (Tier 1)
Computer Literacy (Tier 2)
Fundamentals of Fitness for Life or Equivalent (Tier 1)
University Foundation (Tier 1)
2
3
3
3
1
3
15
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Semester II
***ENG 102
***SOC 101
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***PSY 210
BIO 105/105L
Communication Skills – (Tier 1)
Introduction to Social Science or Equivalent (Tier 2)
Restricted Elective (Logic, Philosophy)
Introduction to Psychology
Human Biology and Human Biology Lab – (Tier 2)
3
3
2
3
4
15
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Introduction to Social Work
3
History of World Societies I; HIS 101, History of World Societies II;
HIS 102, U.S. History to 1865 or HIS 103, US History: 1865 to Present 3
State and Local Govt. or POS 100, American National Govt.
3
Intro. to Physical Science for Non-Science Majors or Equiv. (Tier 2) 3
Basic Principles of Economics or Equivalent
3
Examination of Writing Competency (EWC)
0
15
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Social Welfare Policies and Services I
Principles of Speech (Tier 1)
Humanities or Equivalent (Tier 2)
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Abnormal Psychology
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester I
SWK 200
HIS 100
***POS 231
SCI 101
ECN 200
ENG 299
Semester II
SWK 207
SCM 285
**HUM 210
SWK 220
***PSY 280
3
3
3
3
3
15
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*1 ) Logic, Philosophy, Problem Solving Cluster (i.e., LOG 210, Logic: Critical Thinking)
**2) FIA 201, Basic Art Appreciation or MUS 301, Music Appreciation; ENG 207, Literature
***3) Minimum grade of “C” is required in all Social Work courses and those with *** beside them.
APPLY TO PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
(Students must have completed or be enrolled in ENG 299)
Revised Fall 2012
PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS
JUNIOR YEAR
Credit Hours
Grade
Semester I
SWK 300
SWK 309
SWK 312
SOC 331
***SOC 355
Social Welfare Policies and Services II
Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
Introduction to Generalist Practice
Social Psychology or PSY 250, Social Psychology
Elementary Social Statistics
3
3
3
3
3
15
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Semester II
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SWK 313
SWK 319
***SOC 344
SWK XXX
Cultural Perspective (Social Sciences) – (Tier 3)
Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
Human Behavior and the Social Environment III
Methods of Social Research
Social Work Elective
3
3
3
3
3
15
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3
1
5
0
3
3
15
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3
3
3
1
5
0
15
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SENIOR YEAR
Semester I
SWK 318
SWK 490
SWK 495
SWK 498A
******SWK XXX
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Generalist Practice: Communities, Groups and Organizations
Practicum Seminar I
Practicum in Social Work I
BSW Field Orientation I
Social Work Elective (Restricted – Advanced Policy)
Cultural Perspective (Humanities) – (Tier 3)
Semester II
SWK XXX Social Work Elective
XXX XXX Optional Elective
SWK 416
Generalist Practice: Evaluation
SWK 491
Practicum Seminar II
SWK 496
Practicum in Social Work II
SWK 498B BSW Field Orientation II
Total Credits Hours for Graduation
120
***4) Minimum grade of C is required in all Social Work courses and those with *** beside them.
Student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the major.
*****5) Cultural Perspective - Social Sciences (Select one) – HIS 335, HIS 336, HIS 370, HIS 371, JRN
299, PSY 340, SOC 237. POS 315, PSY 340.
Cultural Perspective – Humanities (Select one) – ENG 383, FIA 370, MUS 234
******6) Advanced Policy Electives (Select one) – SWK 411, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy Issues and
SWK 497, Micro/Macro Perspectives in International Social Work
Tier 1 – 18 credit hours
Tier 2 – 16 credit hours
Tier 3 – 6 credit hours
Note: Student must possess a current driver’s license.
Student should see Advisor for Social Work electives.
Revised Fall 2012