Curriculum
A course of study for social work majors, includes social work classes, extra-departmental requirements, and general education requirements. A full list of degree requirements, including degree maps for both campus and distance students can be accessed through the University of Montana catalog.
All of our social work course requirements are based on Student Learning Outcomes and Program Goals shaped by the Council of Social Work Education Educational and Accreditation Standards.
Students work with their Academic Advisor in planning their course of study. In preparation of working with an academic advisor, students can review the BSW Advising Guide and the General Education Requirement Guide.
The BSW program requires:
- Admission into the School of Social Work requires a 2.75 overall GPA, a 3.00 in Social Work courses and completion of 4 of 7 extra departmental courses.
- A minimum of 41 social work credits are required for degree completion.
- Students must complete 120 credits for an undergraduate degree to be awarded.
Four year pathway
The suggested course of study for four years is below. Please note that this pathway can be modified into a five year extended pathway. For questions about the extended pathway, please contact your academic advisor.
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First Year |
Autumn |
Spring |
|---|---|---|
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PSCI 210S Introduction to American Government |
3 |
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PSYX 100S Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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SOCI 101S Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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SW 100S Introduction to Social Welfare |
3 |
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General Education Courses/Electives |
9 |
9 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
15 |
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Second Year |
Autumn |
Spring |
|---|---|---|
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SW 200 Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
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BIOB 101N Discover Biology -OR- |
3 |
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ECNS 101S Economic Way of Thinking |
3 |
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PSYX 330S Developmental Psychology |
3 |
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PSYX 233 Fundamentals of Psychology of Aging |
3 |
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General Education Courses/Electives |
9 |
6 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
15 |
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Third Year |
Autumn |
Spring |
|---|---|---|
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SW 300 Human Behavior and the Social Environment |
3 |
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SW 310 Social Welfare Policy and Services |
3 |
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SW 350 Social Work Intervention Methods I |
3 |
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SW 360 Social Work Intervention Methods II |
3 | |
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Electives |
8 |
9 |
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Total Credits |
15 |
16 |
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Fourth Year |
Autumn |
Spring |
|---|---|---|
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SW 400 Social Work Research |
3 |
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SW 410 SW Ethics |
3 | |
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SW 464 Cultural Humility in SW Practice |
3 | |
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SW 487 Practicum Seminar I |
2 |
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SW 488 Practicum Seminar II |
2 |
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SW 495 Field Work Practicum |
5 |
5 |
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Electives |
3 |
3 |
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Total Credits |
16 |
13 |