Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-2026

May 03, 2025

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Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Social Welfare, B.A. Four Year Pathway

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 once admitted.

Semester 1 (Fall)

BIB 100 - Jesus and the Christian Community Credits 3
BIOL 100 - Principles of Biology Credits 3
COM 110 - Written Communication Credits 3
HIST 120 - Ancient Civilizations Credits 3
PE-ACT - PE Activity Course Credits 1

Units: 14

Semester 2 (Spring)

COM 120 - Oral Communication Credits 3
HIST 130 - Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations Credits 3
KIN 120 - Concepts of Wellness Credits 3
ECON-101 ECON-102 PS-120 PSY-120 or SOC-120 Credits 3
SW 220 - Helping People: An Introduction Credits 3

Units: 16

Semester 3 (Fall)

ECON-101 ECON-102 PS-120 PSY-120 or SOC-120 Credits 3
HIST 140 - Modern Civilizations Credits 3
NSCI-GE - Natural Science Course (+Lab) Credits 4
SW 300 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment Credits 3

Units: 14

Semester 4 (Spring)

ECON-101 ECON-102 PS-120 PSY-120 or SOC-120 Credits 3
MATH-GE - Mathematics GE Course Credits 3
SW 100 - Perspectives in Social Work Credits 1
SW 350 - Urban Society and the Welfare State Credits 3

Units: 14

Semester 5 (Fall)

BLIT - Biblical Literature Course Credits 3
Elective Credits 3
HUM-GE - Humanities GE Course Credits 3
SW 110 - Participation in Volunteer Services Credits 1 - 3
SW 440 - Social Problems and Public Policy Credits 3
SW 400 - Foundations of Social Work Practice Credits 3

Units: 16

Semester 6 (Spring)

HUM-GE - Humanities GE Course Credits 3
Elective Credits 3
Major Elective Course Credits 3
SW 320 - Marriage and Family Credits 3
SW 410 - Working with Groups Credits 3

Units: 15

Semester 7 (Fall)

HUM-GE - Humanities GE Course Credits 3
FOCUS - Focus Series Course Credits 3
Major Elective Course Credits 3
Major Elective Course Credits 3
SW 330 - Cultural Competence in Professional Practice Credits 3

Units: 15

Semester 8 (Spring)

FOCUS - Focus Series Course Credits 3
Major Elective Course Credits 3
PSY 410 - Abnormal Psychology Credits 4
SW 420 - Becoming a Change Agent Credits 3
SW 461 - Introduction to Social Science Research Credits 3

Units: 16

Total Units: 120