Social Work, BS
Department of Social Work
Program Overview
Do you have a passion for helping others?
The Social Work program at Medgar Evers College is here to turn that passion into a career. We teach you how to support families, help kids, and stand up for people who are being treated unfairly. Since 2012, our program has been officially “accredited,” which means it meets the high standards needed for you to become a professional social worker. Whether you want to work right after graduation or go on to get a Master’s degree, we give you the tools to succeed.
Major
Description
In this major, you don’t just sit in a classroom—you learn how to make a real difference in the world. You will learn about how people behave, how to talk to families in need, and how to change laws to make society more fair.
The best part? You get to pick a “Special Interest” area to focus on what you love most:
- Child Welfare: Helping kids and keeping families safe.
- Substance Abuse: Supporting people who are struggling with drugs or alcohol.
- Gerontology: Working with and caring for senior citizens.
In your final year, you’ll even do a Field Practicum, which is like an internship where you get real-world experience working at a local agency!
The Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program is designed to:
- Prepare students for beginning generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Prepare students for social work practice with diverse populations and cultures.
- Prepare students in the use of social work research to inform and evaluate practice.
- Prepare students for development of a professional identity in concert with social work ethics.
- Prepare students to promote social and economic justice for disenfranchised groups through social change and advocacy.
Program and Degree
Requirements
The B.A. in Childhood Education requires a total of at least 120 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall. Key requirements are broken down into three main sections: Degree Requirements, General Education Requirements, and Major Requirements.
1. B.A. Degree Requirements
- Total Credits: Earn at least 120 credits.
- Residency: Earn at least 30 credits in Residence at Medgar Evers College.
- GPA: Earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: Earn at least 90 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences Content Courses.
2. General Education Requirements (CUNY Common Core & College Option)
These requirements cover the foundation of a liberal arts education.
- Required Core (12 Credits):
- English Composition: ENGL 112 and ENGL 150.
- Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning: 1 course (e.g., MTH 115, MTH 136, or a STEM variant like MTH 141 (Finite Math), which is required for the BS/Business program).
- Life and Physical Sciences: 1 course (e.g., BIO 101 or PHS 101).
- Flexible Core (18 Credits – 6 Courses): Complete one course in each of the five areas, plus an additional Flexible Core course in any area.
- World Cultures and Global Issues (e.g., ANTH 201).
- U.S. Experience in its Diversity (e.g., HIST 200).
- Creative Expressions (e.g., ART 100).
- Individual and Society (e.g., ECON 212 or ECON 213).
- Scientific World (e.g., CIS 101).
- One Flexible Core Course (Any Area)
3. Major Requirements
The major requires a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Required Core Courses:
- CIS 101 – Computer Literacy, ENGL 311 – Technical Writing, GEOG 202 – Human Geography, HIST 101 – World Civilizations I,MTH 209 – Elementary Statistics, PHIL 101 – Introduction to Logic, OR POL 101 – Introduction to Political Science, OR PSYC 101 – Introductory Psychology, SW 220 – Intro Social Work, SW 231 – Social Work Methods: Micro Practice With Individuals, SW 304 – Social Work Practice: Theories Of Human Behavior In The Social Environment, SW 308 – Soc Rsch Mthd Soc Wk: ANALYSIS, SW 323 – Soc Wk Diveres Popl, SW 330 – Mezzo Practice: Family And Group Dynamics, SW 331 – Social Work Methods: Macro Practice With Organizations And Communities, SW 337 – Populations At Risk, SW 338 – Social Welfare Policy and Services, SW 420 – Field Practicum I
SW 421 – Field Work II/Capstone
- CIS 101 – Computer Literacy, ENGL 311 – Technical Writing, GEOG 202 – Human Geography, HIST 101 – World Civilizations I,MTH 209 – Elementary Statistics, PHIL 101 – Introduction to Logic, OR POL 101 – Introduction to Political Science, OR PSYC 101 – Introductory Psychology, SW 220 – Intro Social Work, SW 231 – Social Work Methods: Micro Practice With Individuals, SW 304 – Social Work Practice: Theories Of Human Behavior In The Social Environment, SW 308 – Soc Rsch Mthd Soc Wk: ANALYSIS, SW 323 – Soc Wk Diveres Popl, SW 330 – Mezzo Practice: Family And Group Dynamics, SW 331 – Social Work Methods: Macro Practice With Organizations And Communities, SW 337 – Populations At Risk, SW 338 – Social Welfare Policy and Services, SW 420 – Field Practicum I
- Required Electives
- PA 335 – Principles of Philanthropy, Fundraising and Development, SW 303 – Spirituality and Social Work, SW 315 – Intl Soc Wk-Stdy Abd, SW 457 – Comm Organization
Degree Map
A Degree Map (or Academic Pathway/Plan) is an advising tool that outlines a suggested sequence of courses to complete the B.S. Social Work degree in a timely and efficient manner, often over four years (eight semesters).