BSW 4-Year Plan: Generalist Track
This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites
are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree. This plan
assumes full-time enrollment in fall and spring semesters and no summer courses. Please
note that
student-specific plans may differ. Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific
plan that best fits your academic needs.
The BSW degree requires students to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with 40 credits of upper division and maintain a minimum of a 2.750 cumulative GPA.
SW courses with * are open to Pre-BSW and non-Social Work students.
Pre-BSW
Spring, Semester 1
- Complete Utah Bound Orientation
- Participate in Welcome Activities
| Course | Credits | Minimum Grade | Fulfills Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 1010 Social Work and Social Welfare* | 3 | C- | Pre-Major |
| WRTG 1010 | 3 | C- | GE-WR1 |
| Fine Arts Gen Ed | 3 | C- | GE-FF |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | D- | GE-HF |
| Physical Science Gen Ed | 3 | D- | GE-PS |
| Total: 15 Credits | |||
Fall, Semester 2
- Learn about BSW degree options
- Meet with CSW Academic Advisor
- Participate in BSW Q&A Session
- Get involved with a Student Organization
| Course | Credits | Minimum Grade | Fulfills Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 1030/MATH 135/MATH 1040 | 3 | D- | GE-QL |
| POLS 1100 US National Government | 3 | C- | GE-AI |
| SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | C- | GE-BF |
| WRTG 2010 | 3 | C- | GE-WR2 |
| General Elective | 3 | D- | To reach 120cr |
| Total: 15 Credits | |||
Spring, Semester 3
- Apply for BSW Program (December 1 - March 15)
- Meet with Student Success Coach
If not admitted to the BSW program, students can take SW classes open to all majors,
which are marked with a *
Non-admitted students should meet with an academic advisor about re-applying or creating
a parallel plan.
| Course | Credits | Minimum Grade | Fulfills Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 1010 General Psychology | 4 | C- | GE-QL |
| International Req (SW 2200*) | 3 | C- | SW Choice; BD-IR; SJA |
| Life Science Gen Ed | 3 | D- | GE-LS |
| Upper Div. Writing/Communication | 3 | C- | BD-CW |
| General Elective | 3 | D- | To reach 120cr |
| Total: 16 Credits | |||
Admitted-BSW
Fall, Semester 5
- Attend BSW New Student Intro & Join BSWSA
- Meet with CSW Academic Advisor
| Course | Credits | Minimum Grade | Fulfills Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 2100 Human Behavior & the Social Environment* | 3 | C- | Major; BHC; SUDC |
| SW 2715 Dynamics of Addiction* | 3 | C- | Major; SUDC |
| SW 3050 Crisis Intervention* | 3 | C- | Major; BHC |
| SW 3110 SW Practice 1: Individuals & Families | 3 | C- | Major; BHC |
| SW 3710 Case Management for Social Workers* | 3 | C- | Major; BHC |
| Total: 15 Credits | |||
Spring, Semester 5
- Get Involved with BSWSA
- Connect with U Career Success
| Course | Credits | Minimum Grade | Fulfills Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 3000 Applied Social Work Statistics* | 4 | C- | Major |
| SW 3210 Essential Skills in Behavioral Health* | 3 | C- | Major; SUDC |
| SW 3400 Developmental Impact of Child Abuse & Neglect* | 3 | C- | Major; BHC |
| SW 4430 SW Practice 2: Groups | 3 | C- | Major; BHC; SUDC |
| SW 4440 SW Practice 3: Communities & Organizations | 3 | C- | Major |
| Total: 16 Credits | |||
Fall, Semester 6
- Attend a BSWSA sponsored event
- Check your degree audit
- Meet with Career Coach
- Meet with CSW Academic Advisor
| Course | Credits | Minimum Grade | Fulfills Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 3550 Social Diversity and Cultural Understanding* | 3 | C- | Major; BD-DV; SJA |
| SW 3725 Intro to Neurochemistry & Psychoactive Substances | 3 | C- | Major; SUDC |
| SW 3731 Counseling Practice I | 3 | C- | Major; SUDC |
| SW Choice 1 (SW 2200*, SW 2700*, SW 3315*, SW 3716, SW 5535*, SW 5733, SW 5734) | 3 | C- | Major |
| General Elective | 3 | D- | To reach 120cr |
| Total: 15 Credits | |||
Spring, Semester 7
- Complete Practicum Orientation
- Apply for Advanced Standing MSW
| Course | Credits | Minimum Grade | Fulfills Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 4301 SW Policy | 3 | C- | Major |
| SW 4401 SW Research and Evaluation | 3 | C- | Major; BD-QI |
| SW Choice 2 (SW 2200*, SW 2700*, SW 3315*, SW 3716, SW 5535*, SW 5733, SW 5734) | 3 | C- | Major |
| SW Choice 3 (SW 2200*, SW 2700*, SW 3315*, SW 3716, SW 5535*, SW 5733, SW 5734) | 3 | C- | Major |
| General Elective | 3 | D- | To reach 120cr |
| Total: 15 Credits | |||
Fall, Semester 8
- Apply for graduation
- Check your degree audit
| Course | Credits | Minimum Grade | Fulfills Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 4782 Generalist BSW Social Work Practicum (400 hrs) | 10 | C- | Major; SUDC |
| General Elective | 3 | D- | To reach 120cr |
| Total: 13 Credits | |||
Total Credits: 120