The Social Work Curriculum

The B. A. in Social Work at Pacific Lutheran University is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level generalist social work practice. The social work curriculum is based on an integrated, developmental approach to learning and reflects a national consensus on social work education.

Course Offerings:

    190      Introduction to Social Work

    175     January Term on the Hilltop

    250     Social Policy I

    245     Human Behavior in the Social Environment

    320     Child Welfare: A Global Perspective

    325      Social, Health, and Educational Services in Tobago

    350      Social Policy II

    360      Social Work Practice I

    375      Social Services in the Community (minors)
   
    387      Special Topics

    475      Field Experience I

    485      Field Seminar I
   
    460      Social Work Practice II

    476      Field Experience II

    486      Field Seminar II

    465      Social Work Practice III

    499      Senior Capstone

    491      Independent Study

Preparation

Students preparing to apply to the social work program are advised to include these courses in their program of study: BIOL 111, ANTH 102, PSYC 101/190, and SOCI 101/190. Students interested in a survey of social work and its opportunities are encouraged to take SOCW 101/190, Introduction to Social Work.

The Social Work Minor

Students may also choose an 18 credit minor in social work which complements many majors including Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Nursing, Religion, Global Studies and others.