Suggested Course Sequence

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Access the complete curriculum for the BS, Social Work, from the Social Work Department section of the Daemen catalog.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.

Course Loads

Maximum of 18 credits allowed at no additional tuition charge.

Grade Requirements In Major Courses

A minimum grade of C is required in all Social Work courses.

Year 1

FIRST SEMESTER

  • First Year Seminar (3)
  • CMP101 Composition (3)
  • PSY103 Introduction to Psychological Sciences (3)
  • BIO103 Human Biology (3)
  • Introductory Language Coursework Level I; SPA101/FRE101/CA102/SED102 recommended (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • MTH104 Survey of Statistics (3)
  • SOC201 Introduction to Sociology (3)
  • Introductory Language Coursework Level II; SPA102/FRE102/CA106/SED106 recommended (3)
  • Learning Community Experience (3)
  • Learning Community Experience (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • SW218 Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare (3)
  • SOC224 Ethnicity, Race, and Cultural Diversity (3)
  • PSY219 Psychology of Mental Illness (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth/Discovery) (3)
  • Free Elective (3)*
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • SOC303 Sociology of the Family (3)
  • Political Science or Economics Course (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth/Discovery) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth/Discovery) (3)
  • Free Elective (3)*
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • SW311 Social Work Research I (3)
  • SW325 Foundations of Generalist Practice I (3)
  • SW333 Human Behavior & Social Environment I (3)
  • Free Elective (3)*
  • Free Elective (3)*

SECOND SEMESTER

  • SW312 Social Work Research II (3)
  • SW326 Foundations of Generalist Practice II (3)
  • SW334 Human Behavior & Social Environment II (3)
  • SW315 Professional Communication in Social Work (3)
  • Free Elective (3)*
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • SW424 Foundations of Generalist Practice III (3)
  • SW432 Contemporary Social Work Policy & Services (3)
  • SW451 Field Experience in Social Work I (5)
  • SW451S Field Experience in Social Work I Seminar (1)
  • Free Elective (3)*
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • SW454 Foundations of Generalist Practice IV (3)
  • SW452 Field Experience in Social Work II (5)
  • SW452S Field Experience in Social Work II Seminar (1)
  • Free Elective (3)*
  • Free Elective (3)*
  • Total Credits (15)

Note: * = For Free Electives, a maximum of six (6) credits may be taken in Social Work courses.