BSSW PROGRAM PROGRESSION
BSSW students are expected to have completed 55 credits in the Medgar Evers College Core Curriculum prior to applying to the BSSW program. Students who have applied and been accepted and are enrolled in the BSSW Program are expected to pass all Social Work courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Program Credit Distribution Summary*

General Education College Courses

(completed prior to admission to the BSSW Program)

55

Lower Level Social Work Courses

 

15

Upper Level Social Work Courses

 

30

Area of Interest Courses

 

15

Electives

 

5

TOTAL

 

120

 

RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF SOCIAL WORK COURSES
In keeping with the standards established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the Social Work Program is designed so that course work is progressive and integrated. Course sequencing is structured by prerequisite and co-requisite requirements. Pre-requisites are designed so that lower level courses provide a foundation for upper level courses. Co-requisites are designed to integrate and supplement courses taken concurrently.

 Recommended Sequence of Social Work Courses


Lower Level

 

GEOG 202 Human Geography

3

ENGL 311 Technical Writing

3

SW 220 Introduction to Social Work

3

SW 230 Group & Family Dynamics

3

SW 301 Social Work Practice Methods 1

3

subtotal

15

Upper Level

 

SW 302 Social Work Practice Methods II (Service Learning)

3

SW 308 Social Research Methods for Social Work

3

SW 323 Social Work With Diverse Populations

3

SW 337 Populations at Risk

3

SW 338 Social Welfare, Policies and Services

3

SW 403 Theories of Human Behavior and Social Environment

3

SW 420 Field Work I

6

SW 421 Field Work II (Capstone Course)

6

subtotal

30

Areas of Special Interest: (Select One)

 

1. Child Welfare

 

SW 305 Child Welfare System

3

SW 321 Social Work with Children and Families

3

SW 340 Selected Problems in Society

3

SW 402 Child Welfare Case Studies

3

SW 405 Legal, Ethical and Advocacy Issues in Child Welfare

3

 

 15

2. Aging – Gerontology

 

HSC 301 A Bio/Psycho/Social Approach to Gerontology

3

HSC 302 Health Issues throughout the Aging Process

3

PA 330 Public Policy, Advocacy and Services for the Aged

3

SW 409 Intergenerational Issues in SW

3

SW 412 Gerontological Seminal and Ethical Issues

3

 

15

3. Substance Abuse

 

SW 309 Substance Abuse - Counseling Theory and Techniques

3

SW 310 Medical/Social/ Psychological Aspects of HIV/AIDS

3

SW 311 AOD Counseling with Diverse Populations

3

SW 312 Drugs and Personal Health: Substance Abuse/Use Disorder

3

SW 350 Principles and Practices of Social Work with Addicted Populations

3

subtotal

15

Elective Courses—Choose Two
(Course Number and Title)

Number of Credits

SW Electives

 

SW 303 Spirituality and Social Work

2

SW 315 International Social Work: Policy, Practice and Social Justice (A Study Abroad Course)

3

PA 335 Principles of Philanthropy/Fundraising/Development

3

SW 457 Community Organization

3

subtotal

5

 

 

Total Credits

120

Please review the Revised Curriculum Advisement Worksheet to plan your BSSW degree program.

For complete descriptions of Social Work courses with the pre- and co-requisites, please click here.