Requirements for Social Work Majors - 58 Credits

Admission to in the Social Work major:

Students formally enter the social work program during the first semester of their junior year. They may apply for admission to the major as early as the first semester of their sophomore year, but may notify the department of their intention prior to that time. Students should have completed or be enrolled in the required foundation courses as well as SOCW 0103 .

Retention in the Social Work program:

To remain in the major, a student will have to receive at least a “C-” in all major and foundation courses, retain at least a 2.3 grade point average in all required major and foundation courses, and retain an overall GPA of 2.0. A student who does not meet these standards will not be permitted to enroll in the fourth-year field practicum.

Additional Graduation Requirements

All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements  and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core  .