Bachelor of Science in Social Work

General Education Curriculum

All degree programs require completion of the General Education Curriculum. A complete description of the gen ed and its requirements are available in the General Education Curriculum section of the Daemen catalog.

  1. Major: 60 CREDITS

    • SOC201 Introduction to Sociology (3)
    • SOC224 Ethnicity, Race & Cultural Diversity (3)
    • SOC303 Sociology of the Family (3)
    • SW218 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (3)
    • SW311 Social Work Research I (3)
    • SW312 Social Work Research II (3)
    • SW315 Professional Communication in Social Work (3)
    • SW325 Foundations of Generalist Practice I: Social Work Method (3)
    • SW326 Foundations of Generalist Practice II: Individuals and Families (3)
    • SW333 Human Behavior & the Social Environment I (3)
    • SW334 Human behavior & the Social Environment II (3)
    • SW424 Foundations of Generalist Practice III: Groups (3)
    • SW432 Contemporary Social Welfare Policy & Practice (3)
    • SW454 Foundations of Generalist Practice IV: Organizations & Communities (3)
    • SW451/SW451S Field Experience in Social Work I (5/1)
    • SW452/SW452S Field Experience in Social Work II (5/1)

Requirements outside of the Major courses:

    • CMP101 Composition (3)
    • Any course in Political Science or Economics (3)

  2. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

    • First Year Seminar (3)
    • Learning Communities (6)
    • Depth – Discovery (9)
    • Breadth – Exploration:
      • Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
        • MTH104 Survey of Statistics (3)
        • BIO103 Human Biology (3)
      • Social Sciences:
        • PSY103 Introduction to Psychology (3)
        • PSY219 Psychology of Mental Illness (3)
      • Humanities:
        • Introductory Language Coursework Level I; SPA101/CA102/SED102 recommended (3)
        • Introductory Language Coursework Level II; SPA102/CA106/SED106 recommended (3)

  3. Free Electives: 24 CREDITS

    Note: A maximum of six (6) credits may be taken in Social Work courses.

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

Admission to Upper Division Requirements

  1. Completion of: BIO103; MTH104; PSY103; SOC201; SOC224; SOC303; SW/SOC218; 3 credits in an Economics course AND 3 credits in a Political Science course.
  2. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at the end of the sophomore year, and C or better in all Social Work courses.
  3. Submission of evidence of 120 hours of volunteer experience in a social work or human service program.
  4. Completion of the upper division application including a personal statement.
  5. Submission of two letters of recommendation.
  6. Satisfactory completion of interview with the Social Work Admissions Committee.

Students should consult the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Student Handbook, available from the Social Work Department, for complete application, entry, and upper division continuance requirements.

*Transfer students must submit an application for upper division at the time of acceptance to the college and prior to registration for classes.

Admission to Field Experience (SW451/451S-452/452S)

  1. Upper division status and minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50.
  2. Minimum grade of C in all Social Work courses
  3. Completion of Field Experience application
  4. Two letters of recommendation from volunteer experiences
  5. Submit evidence of the completion of six credits in Social Work/Sociology electives
  6. Satisfactorily complete an interview with the Field Coordinator

Continuance in Field Experience

Maintenance of a 2.50 cumulative GPA; a grade of P (Pass) in SW451; a minimum grade of C in all Social Work courses including SW451S; adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics. All non-Social Work requirements for the baccalaureate must be fulfilled or taken concurrently with SW452/452S.

Graduation Requirements

  1. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.50
  2. A minimum grade of C in each of the Senior Social Work courses and grade of P (Pass) in Field Experiences

Suggested Course Sequence

Access the suggested course sequence for the BS, Social Work, from the Social Work Department web page or the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.