Social Work B.S.W. - 2 Year Plan of Study

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NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.

Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

Social Worker
Victim Advocate
Child Welfare Specialist
Family Development Specialist
Case Manager
Crisis Center Counselor

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$30,000 - $53,000

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

✳️ SOW 3203 - Introduction to Social Work Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 1
Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
All prerequisites must be met for eligibility into the program
Apply for admission into BSW program
Assumes Florida Public AA degree is met and Foreign Language Entrance Requirement (FLENT)
Minimum 2.0 GPA required

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 2 (Spring)

✳️ SOW 3101 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credit(s): 3
✳️ SOW 3210 - The American Social Welfare System Credit(s): 3
✳️ SOW 3401 - Research and Statistics For Social Work Credit(s): 3
✳️ SOW 4341 - Multi-Methods of Social Work Practice I-Micro System Intervention Credit(s): 3
✳️ SOW 4522 - Multicultural America in a Global Society Credit(s): 3
Minimum 2.75 social work GPA required

Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester 3 (Summer)

Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

✳️ SOW 3102 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credit(s): 3
✳️ SOW 3210 - The American Social Welfare System Credit(s): 3
✳️ SOW 4233 - Social Welfare Policy and Program Analysis Credit(s): 3
✳️ SOW 4343 - Multi-Methods of Social Work Practice II Macro-System Intervention Credit(s): 3
✳️ SOW 4414 - Social Work Data Management Credit(s): 2
Minimum 2.75 social work GPA required

Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 5 (Spring)

✳️ SOW 4510C - Integrative Seminar and Field Placement Credit(s): 9
SOW 4602 - Social Work Practice in Mental Health and Health Care Credit(s): 3
Minimum 2.75 social work GPA required

Total Credit Hours: 12

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