BSW 4-Year Plan: Title IV-E Child Welfare Career Pathway Track
This plan assumes the student has completed an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution and has fulfilled all General Education and Pre-Major requirements prior to entering the BSW program. If General Education requirements or Pre-Major requirements are unfulfilled upon admission to the University of Utah, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree. Students are expected to meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits their 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.
Prior to 1st Semester at U of U
- Complete any Pre-Major courses not included in AA/AS
- Apply to University of Utah
- Participate in BSW Q&A Session
- Apply to BSW program (December 1 - March 15)
- Complete Utah Bound Orientation
- Participate in Welcome Activities
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 advis
| Course | Credits | Minimum Grade | Fulfills Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS 1100 US National Government | C- | Pre-Major, GE-AI | |
| PSY 1010 General Psychology | C- | Pre-Major, SUDC | |
| SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology | C- | Pre-Major, GE-BF | |
| SW 1010 Social Work and Social Welfare* | C- | Pre-Major | |
| Completed Associate Degree: 60 Credits | |||
Admitted-BSW
Fall, Semester 1
- 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 2
- 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 3
- 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 |
| International Req (SW 2200*) | 3 | D- | SW Choice; BD-IR; S |
| Total: 15 Credits | |||
Spring, Semester 4
- 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 |
| Upper Div. Writing/Communication | 3 | D- | BD-CW |
| 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