Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Curriculum
To view a detailed plan of study for the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, visit the Auburn University Bulletin.
University Core Requirements: 41 hours
College Core Requirements: 8 hours of foreign language
Supporting Coursework: 15 hours
Students must complete 15 hours of coursework from the following supporting courses:
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| COMM 1000 Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC 2010 Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2130 Analytics for Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| SOCY 3500 Minorities | 3 |
| SOCY 3700 Methods of Social Research | 3 |
Major Concentration: 42 hours
Students must complete 42 hours of coursework from the following required major courses:
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| SOWO 2000 Intro to Social Work | 3 |
| SOWO 2650 History of Social Work | 3 |
| SOWO 3800 Human Beh in Social Environment I | 3 |
| SOWO 3850 Human Beh in Social Environment II | 3 |
| SOWO 3910 Field Practicum | 3 |
| SOWO 4060 Social Work Methods I | 3 |
| SOWO 4070 Social Work Methods II | 3 |
| SOWO 4080 Social Work Methods III | 3 |
| SOWO 4090 Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| SOWO 4920 Social Work Internship | 9 |
| SOWO 4950 Senior Integrative Seminar | 3 |
And one professional elective from the following:
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| SOCY 3300 Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOWO 3500 Child Welfare | 3 |
| SOWO 3600 Aging Issues and Services | 3 |
| SOWO 3700 Addictions | 3 |
| SOWO 4970 Social Work Special Topics | 3 |
Electives: 14 hours
Students must complete 14 hours of elective coursework. Students must select a minimum of 6 hours in the social sciences. Social science coursework options include ANTH, ECON, GEOG (1010 only), HDFS, POLI, PSYC, SOCY, SOWO, CADS (2700, 3700 only), HUSC (2000 only), COUN, LBAR (3910 only), RSOC (3620 only), and WMST (2100 only).
Total Hours Required: 120
We also offer a minor in social work. To declare a social work minor, complete the declaration form.