Social Work
| College: | Arts and Sciences |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Major: | Social Work |
| Effective Term: | Fall 2023 |
The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a Specialized Admissions program preparing students for a generalist practice in social work, and can speed the path to an MSW degree by one year. It provides fundamental training in the theory and practice of social work with diverse individuals, groups, families, and communities in a variety of settings. The program includes a substantial field education component, placing students in the kinds of agencies where they would be working as professionals. Visit the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work webpage for additional information and admission criteria.
Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COAS major should visit the College of Arts and Sciences Career Success Center.
Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.
Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
- Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
- The BSW requires 450 hours of field education in accordance with the accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
- A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students may need to complete Free Elective credit at the upper level (3000/4000) to satisfy the minimum 48 semester hours of upper level hours for graduation. For additional information visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.
Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose | 3 |
| SYG2000 Introduction to Sociology (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
| Total Hours: |
15 |
Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENC1143 (GW) Evidence and Style OR IDS1932 First Year IDS Writing Seminar | 3 |
| PSY2012 Introduction to Psychology (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| Select one: BSC1005/1005L Prin of Biology w/Lab OR BSC1010C General Biology I (Program Prerequisite) | 4 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
| Total Hours: |
16 |
Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a third Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| STA2014 (GM)Elem Statistics-Health/SS (Prerequisite for Sociology Courses) | 3 | |
| POS2041 Intro to American Government (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | |
| Select one: ECO2013 Prin of Macroeconomics OR ECO2023 Prin of Microeconomics (Program Prerequisite) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: |
15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) All Social Work Program Prerequisites |
Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select two Free Electives (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 6 | |
| Total Hours: |
15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) 2.5 Minimum GPA for Admission into BSW General Education Requirements |
Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SOW3620 Soc Work with Diverse Groups | 3 | |
| SOW4101 HBSE I | 3 | |
| SOW3403 Social Work Research Methods | 3 | |
| SOW3293 Social Work Communication | 3 | |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: |
15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) SOW3620 Soc Work with Diverse Groups Minimum Grade C SOW4101 HBSE I Minimum Grade C SOW3403 Social Work Research Methods Minimum Grade C SOW3293 Social Work Communication Minimum Grade C |
Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SOW3203 Social Welfare Institutions | 3 | |
| SOW4302 SW w/ Indiv and Fam | 3 | |
| SOW4102 HBSE II | 3 | |
| SOW4323 Social Work with Groups | 3 | |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: |
15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) SOW3203 Social Welfare Institutions Minimum Grade C SOW4302 SW w/ Indiv and Fam Minimum Grade C SOW4102 HBSE II Minimum Grade C SOW4323 Social Work with Groups Minimum Grade C Civic Literacy Requirement |
Summer 3
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select two Major Electives OR a Major Elective and a Diversity course (See approved list of Social Work Diversity courses and Major Electives in the university catalog or on Degree Evaluation) | 6 | |
| Total Hours: |
6 | |
| Mile Marker(s) 2.5 Minimum GPA prior to Field courses in Term 7 |
Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SOW4322 SW w/Org and Com | 3 | |
| SOW4511 Field Education I | 3 | |
| SOW4522 Field Seminar I | 3 | |
| Select one Major Elective or Diversity course (See approved list of Social Work Diversity and Major Electives in the university catalog or on Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: |
12 | |
| Mile Marker(s) SOW4322 SW w/Org and Com Minimum Grade C SOW4511 Field Education I Minimum Grade C SOW4522 Field Seminar I Minimum Grade C |
Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SOW4512 Field Education II | 3 |
| SOW4523 Field Seminar II | 3 |
| Select one Major Elective or Diversity course (See approved list of Social Work Diversity and Major Electives in the university catalog or on Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select one Major Elective (See approved list of Major Electives in university catalog or on Degree Eval) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 12 |
Total Program Hours: |
120 |