Social Work, BA (3 yr) (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample three-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested three-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in three years, students must earn an average of 15-18 credit hours per regular semester (fall and spring) and 6-12 credit hours in the summer semesters. Summer course offerings are limited, and students should plan carefully for summer classes with their academic advisor. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 1010L - Introduction to Psychology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Note:

A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in ENG 2100.

Fall One

SW 2700 - Introduction to Social Work Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3 (IE, IW)
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Beginning Language Course (1010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 1050 - Biology of Food Credit Hour(s): 4 and
BIO 1050L - Biology of Food Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
BIO 1070 - Health and Disease Credit Hour(s): 4 and
BIO 1070L - Health and Disease Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Notes:

UVC 1010 will be taken for 1 credit hour.
Language should be taken through the 1020 level (1010 and 1020) in a single language: American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Spanish, or other. Students taking American Sign Language should be advised that ASL 1010 and 1020 meet for (4) rather than (3) credit hours each.

Spring One

SW 2710 - Introduction to Social Welfare Credit Hour(s): 3
SW 2720 - Multicultural Competence in a Diverse World Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
COM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
EC 2900 - Global Economic, Business and Social Issues Credit Hour(s): 3 (IE, IW)
Beginning Language Course (1020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer One

ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Select one of the following:
PLS 2000 - Power and Politics Credit Hour(s): 3 (IE, IW)
PLS 2120 - American National Government Credit Hour(s): 3 (IE)

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Fall Two

SW 3700 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Life Course Credit Hour(s): 3
SW 3750 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Society Credit Hour(s): 3
SW 4900 - Social Work Research and Critical Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3000 - Critical Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Two

SW 3800 - Ethics and Social Work Practice I Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
SW 4700 - Social and Economic Justice Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
SW Elective - Social Work Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
SW Elective - Social Work Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer Two

General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Fall Three

SW 4810 - Social Work Practice II Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
SW 4860 - Social Work Field Practicum I Credit Hour(s): 3
SW 4870 - Social Work Field Seminar I Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
SW Elective - Social Work Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Three

SW 4820 - Social Work Practice III Credit Hour(s): 3
SW 4880 - Social Work Field Practicum II Credit Hour(s): 3
SW 4890 - Social Work Seminar II Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Social Work, BA (3 yr) (GPS)

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Fall One

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring One

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer One

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Two

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer Two

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Three

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours