BA Social Work (DC)

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NOTE: This course map is just one example of a path students can follow to complete Fresno Pacific University's requirements for graduation. Students should meet with their Fresno Pacific Academic Advisor to develop a personalized education plan.

General Education Requirements

Area A: English Language Communication and Critical Thinking

(or equivalent transfer work)

CP 150 - University Success Credits 3
COM 111 - Academic Writing Credits 3
COM 121 - Speech Communication Credits 3
or
COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication Credits 3
PHIL 104 - Applied Logic and Critical Thinking Credits 3
or
COM 109 - Critical Thinking and Composition Credits 3

Units: 12

Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning

(or equivalent transfer work)

CHEM 100 - Introductory Chemistry Credits 3
or
PHYS 150 - Earth Science Credits 3
BIOL 125 - Introduction to Biology Credits 3
or
ENV 151 - The Environment and Humanity Credits 3
CRIM 420 - Criminology Statistics Credits 3
or
MATH 121 - Mathematical Problem Solving Credits 3
or
MATH 250 - Introduction to Statistics Credits 3

Units: 9

Area C: Arts and Humanities

(Choose any three)

(or equivalent transfer work)

ART 111 - Art Appreciation Credits 3
ART 161 - Art Around the World Credits 3
MUS 104 - Music Appreciation Credits 3
LIT 181 - Exploring Literature Credits 3
PHIL 101 - Philosophy: the Big Questions Credits 3

Units: 9

Area D: Social Sciences

(Three courses from at least two disciplines)

(or equivalent transfer work)

HIST 122 - Western Civilization I Credits 3
HIST 142 - Western Civilization II Credits 3
HIST 151 - American History I Credits 3
HIST 152 - American History II Credits 3
PS 121 - American Government Credits 3
PSY 119 - General Psychology Credits 3
PSY 351 - Child Growth and Development Credits 3
SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology Credits 3
SOC 205 - Culture and Society Credits 3

Units: 9

Area E: Biblical Studies (Must be taken at Fresno Pacific University)

(Included within program but can be taken prior to entering cohort)

Units: 6

Minimum transferable baccalaureate-level units: 60

**Degree Completion General Education requirements may be fulfilled through equivalent transfer course work from regionally accredited institutions.

Semester 1

SW 122 - Helping People: Introduction to Social Work Credits 3
SW 301 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment Credits 3
SW 351 - Urban Society and the Welfare State Environment Credits 3
SW 361 - Social Problems and Public Policy Environment Credits 3

Total: 12

Semester 2

SW 321 - Theory and Practice with Families Environment Credits 3
SW 401 - Foundations of Social Work Practice Environment Credits 3
SW 411 - Working with Groups Credits 3
SW 430 - Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice Credits 3

Total: 12

Semester 3

PSY 411 - Abnormal Psychology Credits 3
BIB 439 - Biblical Perspectives for Social Justice Credits 3
SW 421 - Becoming a Change Agent Credits 3
SW 462 - Introduction to Social Science Research Practice Credits 3

Total: 12

Semester 4

SW 493 - Integrative Field Seminar and Thesis I Credits 3
SW 494 - Integrative Field Seminar and Thesis II Credits 3
SW 495 - Integrative Field Seminar and Thesis III Credits 3
SW 496 - Integrative Field Seminar and Thesis IV Credits 3

Total: 12

Overall Units: 108

***Additional elective units may be needed to complete the 120 unit requirement for a Bachelor's Degree***

***Sample only.*** Course scheduling will vary depending on cohort.