Social Work, B.A. or B.S.

(41 credits)  *Effective FALL 2025

The Bachelor's in Social Work program prepares undergraduate students to address the social welfare needs of individuals, families, and groups through provision of a rigorous, generalist training emphasizing the individual in social context, provided through a combination of both didactic and field education (practicum placements/internships). The program also prepares students to address social policy needs. This program thus equips students for stable employment in a high demand field, serving to alleviate the shortage of social workers in the region, and addressing the psychosocial needs of those of underserved populations.

Outcomes

Upon completion of the RU bachelor's in social work program, the student will be able to demonstrate mastery across the dimensions of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive and affective processes in each of the following nine competencies, as defined by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE): Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior; Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice; Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice; Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice; Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice; Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities; Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities; Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities; Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.

Required Core Courses (38 credits)

SWRK 101Introduction to Social Work

3

SWRK 110Human Behavior & Social Environment I

3

SWRK 140Diverse Pops Pluralistic Societies

3

SWRK 160Social Welfare Policy

3

SWRK 175Intro Substance Use & Addictive Disordrs

3

SWRK 210Human Behavior & Social Environment II

3

SWRK 225Research Methods

3

SWRK 250Social Work Practice I

3

SWRK 350Social Work Practice II

3

SWRK 410Field Instruction I

4

SWRK 420Field Instruction II

4

SWRK 495Senior Seminar

3

At least one of the following courses (3 credits)

HDEV 338Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

3

HDEV 361Psychological Aspects of Aging

3

PSYC 280Cross-Cultural Interaction

3

PSYC 351Psychology of Women

3

PSYC 358Brief Interventions for Helping Professi

3

SOCI 309Race and Ethnic Relations

3

SOCI 310Social Class in America

3

SOCI 312Sociology of Gender

3

One or more of the following supporting courses is recommended

PSYC 100Introduction to Psychology

3

SOCI 150Introduction to Sociology

3