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The social work major is designed to apply to a wide variety of social work practice settings. Preparatory coursework for the major includes a basis in the liberal arts and sciences. The upper division curriculum is intensive, encompassing coursework in cultural pluralism, human behavior, social policy and program evaluation, social work practice, and social work research. Required field experience is an integral part of the program.
The B.A. degree prepares students for immediate employment in those social work positions which do not require graduate level preparation, as well as providing the foundation for graduate study.
A minor is not required with this major.
Preparation for the Major. All new students to this program are considered premajors and are assigned the 21040 premajor code. The code will stay in effect until students complete the 27 unit preparation for the major coursework. Students must come to the Undergraduate Adviser to complete a change of major form to the 21041 major code in order to take the upper division courses (exceptions to this are SWORK 350 and 360 which can be taken without the major code change). Students must change to the major code prior to REGLINE registration or the computer will not permit access to any social work course. The following nine courses constitute the preparation for the major: Social Work 110, 120, 130; Biology 100 or any three units in a human biology course; Economics 100 or three units of any economics course; Community Health Education 101; Psychology 101; Sociology 101; Psychology 270 or Sociology 201 or Statistics 250. (27 units)
Foreign Language Requirement. Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one foreign language as part of the preparation for the major. Refer to section of catalog on "Graduation Requirements."
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 42 upper division units, in a prescribed course sequence, to include Social Work 350, 360, 370A, 370B, 381, 483A-483B, 489A (6 units), 489B (6 units), 491, and six units of upper division electives in social work.
Prescribed Course Sequence: Listed below is the expected course sequence students should utilize in the major. All social work courses must be completed before students will be allowed to enroll in Social Work 483A and 489A.
| JUNIOR YEAR | SENIOR YEAR |
| SWORK 360 | SWORK 350 | SWORK 483A | SWORK 483B |
| SWORK 370A | SWORK 370B | SWORK 489A | SWORK 489B |
| SWORK 381 | Elective | SWORK 491 | Elective |
Field Practicum. All students must enroll in field practicum. This is a 16-hour per week internship at a School of Social Work arranged and supervised social work community agency (students are not permitted to locate their own agencies). Students begin field practicum during the fall semester only and must concurrently enroll in Social Work 483A and 489A. The continuation of field practicum is offered in spring semester only when students must concurrently enroll in Social Work 483B and 489B. These courses are sequential and students must complete both "A" courses before going on to the two "B" courses. During the spring semester preceding enrollment in field practicum, students must obtain a field application from the school office (HH-119). In order to qualify for the internship, students must have completed all 300-level social work courses. The coordinator of field instruction evaluates each application to determine whether the student has met all requirements for admission to field practicum and assigns the student to an agency for internship. Students who do not file a field application by the deadline date will not be able to enter field practicum. Specific times and days of field practicum are arranged between the student and the assigned agency, but most agencies require daytime availability. Evening and weekend placements are not available. Students should arrange their schedules appropriately to meet these criteria.
Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.
This certificate is designed specifically for individuals in recovery from any form of substance abuse who wish to pursue paraprofessional career opportunities in this field. A certificate in paraprofessional human services may be sought by ex-offenders and ex-substance abusers who: (a) do not meet the prerequisite requirements for a major in social work for the B.A. degree, but who are interested in pursuing a paraprofessional career in human services; (b) are not interested in or able to complete nonprofessional offerings which are part of the regular degree program; (c) have already earned a bachelor's degree and are not interested in a second degree.
Students are admitted to the certificate program as regular students of San Diego State University. Students must apply to the program as well as to the university. Candidacy for the certificate program will be established by the undergraduate social work program adviser.
Awarding of the certificate requires completion of an approved pattern of ten courses (30 units) with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. The following is the prescribed 30-unit course sequence for the certificate:
| SEMESTER 1 (15 units) | SEMESTER 2 (15 units) |
| Community Health Education 574 | Community Health Education 331 |
| Social Work 360 | Social Work 350 |
| Social Work 381 | Social Work 370A* |
| Social Work 410* | Social Work 382 |
| Social Work 489A* | Social Work 489B* |
Course offerings under this program may only be taken in the on-campus program. Fifteen units in the certificate program may be counted toward the major in social work, but may not be counted toward the minor. For further information, consult the undergraduate social work program adviser.
Orientation to field of social work. Develop understanding of social work principles, goals, values, and methods through readings and class discussion. An unpaid assignment in an agency setting is required. Scheduling is flexible.
Understanding of the American society as a culturally pluralistic social process and an understanding of social work as a culturally directed profession with emphasis on the concept of cultural identities created by one's values, ideologies, knowledge and behavior.
Interdisciplinary, comparative, and critical approach to explanatory theories of human behavior. Focus on interrelatedness of factors that affect the nature and quality of human life with linkage to the social welfare of individuals, families and communities.
Major social forces and institutions as they relate to and determine social policy emphasizing social welfare services in an industrialized society.
Helping skills in social work practice make use of assessment and interviewing theory. Addresses written, verbal interpersonal skills with individuals, small groups and communities with regard to assessment in social work practice.
Students are expected to participate in simulation of social work practice situations, activities and skills. Presentation of research and theory will be interwoven with structured classroom experiences.
Problems of children and supportive, supplementary and substitute social services which have been developed to meet these needs.
Issues relative to social work intervention with families, including major social work and interpersonal family problem situations. Family practice methods and social service provisions, and social policy issues around family needs.
Contemporary status, social problems and needs, and developmental theories of the elderly population. Social services delivery system which serves the elderly.
The integration of social work theory, principles and practice techniques.
Integrating seminar with emphasis on macro generalist practice theory, principles, and methods.
A minimum of 12 units (6 in Social Work 489A and 6 in Social Work 489B) is required. Students spend 16 hours per week per semester in practice field assignments in selected social work agencies or settings.
Definition and purpose of research in social welfare and social work. Formulation of research problems, selecting a design and methodology; techniques of collecting, organizing, interpreting and analyzing data.
Analysis of special topics in social welfare.
Individual study. Maximum credit six units.
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