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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

Last Updated: 2/23/26