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Program checklist · Bachelor of Social Work

Social Work, BSW

Shaw University · Raleigh, NC

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Program
Award
Bachelor of Social Work
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
16.0104
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
25-1123
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199643
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199643_c64d54e9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Core Requirements

66 items
  1. Reasoning and Discourse - 12 Credits English (9)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. ENG 111
    College English and Composition
    As published: “College English and Composition (3)”
    3
  3. ENG 112
    College Composition and Rhetoric
    As published: “College Composition and Rhetoric (3)”
    3
  4. ENG 213
    College Composition and Literature
    As published: “College Composition and Literature (3)”
    3
  5. ENG 214
    American Literature PRE-1865
    As published: “American Literature PRE-1865 (3)”
    3
  6. ENG 216
    American Literature POST-1865
    As published: “American Literature POST-1865 (3)”
    3
  7. ENG 220
    British Literature PRE-1800
    As published: “British Literature PRE-1800 (3)”
    3
  8. ENG 222
    British Literature POST-1800
    As published: “British Literature POST-1800 (3)”
    3
  9. and
    Not resolved to a course
  10. COM 210
    Public Speaking
    As published: “Public Speaking (3)”
    3
  11. Computational Reasoning - 6 Credits Mathematics (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  12. MAT 111
    General Mathematics - I
    As published: “General Mathematics - I (3)”
    3
  13. MAT 112
    General Mathematics - II
    As published: “General Mathematics - II (3)”
    3
  14. MAT 113
    Intermediate Algebra
    As published: “Intermediate Algebra (3)”
    3
  15. MAT 115
    Precalculus
    As published: “Precalculus (4)”
    4
  16. MAT 120
    Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
    As published: “Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3)”
    3
  17. MAT 121
    Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
    As published: “Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3)”
    3
  18. and
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Technology: Choose one (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  20. CIS 101
    Concepts of the Computer
    As published: “Concepts of the Computer (3)”
    or: EDU 101 Basic Instructional Technology (3)
    3
  21. * Only Education majors may take EDU 101.
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Historical, Civic, Social and Ethical Perspectives - 6 Credits Historical, Civic and Social Perspectives from the following list (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  23. HIS 115
    Intro to World Civilization
    As published: “Intro to World Civilization (3)”
    3
  24. HIS 203
    African American History Pre-1877
    As published: “African American History Pre-1877 (3)”
    3
  25. HIS 204
    African American History Post-1877
    As published: “African American History Post-1877 (3)”
    3
  26. HIS 276
    American History PRE-1865
    As published: “American History PRE-1865 (3)”
    3
  27. HIS 278
    American History POST-1865
    As published: “American History POST-1865 (3)”
    3
  28. INT 252
    International Relations
    As published: “International Relations (3)”
    3
  29. POL 150
    Introduction to Political Science
    As published: “Introduction to Political Science (3)”
    3
  30. POL 201
    U.S. Government
    As published: “U.S. Government (3)”
    3
  31. POL 230
    American State and Local Government
    As published: “American State and Local Government (3)”
    3
  32. SOW 210
    Introduction To Social Work
    As published: “Introduction To Social Work (3)”
    3
  33. CRJ 201
    Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
    As published: “Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3)”
    3
  34. PSY 201
    Introduction to Psychology
    As published: “Introduction to Psychology (3)”
    3
  35. SOC 211
    Introduction to Sociology
    As published: “Introduction to Sociology (3)”
    3
  36. and
    Not resolved to a course
  37. Ethical Perspectives List (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  38. ETH 215
    Cross-Cultural Ethics of Responsibility
    As published: “Cross-Cultural Ethics of Responsibility (3)”
    3
  39. Foundational Humanities and Global Perspectives - 7 credits Foundational Studies - 1 credit
    Not resolved to a course
  40. OAS 100
    College Success
    As published: “College Success (1)”
    1
  41. OAS 101
    Transfer Student Success
    As published: “Transfer Student Success (1)”
    1
  42. OAS 102
    Adult Education Success
    As published: “Adult Education Success (1)”
    1
  43. OAS 103
    Strategies for Academic Success
    As published: “Strategies for Academic Success (2)”
    2
  44. Humanities Elective from the following list (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  45. HUM 201
    Introduction to African-American Humanities
    As published: “Introduction to African-American Humanities (3)”
    3
  46. HUM 210
    A Survey of the Arts
    As published: “A Survey of the Arts (3)”
    3
  47. MUS 225
    Music Appreciation
    As published: “Music Appreciation (3)”
    3
  48. MUS 227
    African American Music
    As published: “African American Music (3)”
    3
  49. ENG 211
    Introduction to World Literature
    As published: “Introduction to World Literature (3)”
    3
  50. Global Perspectives from the following list (3)
    Not resolved to a course
  51. REL 225
    Introduction to Religion
    As published: “Introduction to Religion (3)”
    3
  52. REL 234
    World Religions
    As published: “World Religions (3)”
    3
  53. REL 235
    Bible
    As published: “Bible (3)”
    3
  54. REL 295
    African American Religion
    As published: “African American Religion (3)”
    3
  55. Natural and Physical Science Perspectives - 3 credits Science from the following list
    Not resolved to a course
  56. BIO 111
    Introduction to Biological Science
    As published: “Introduction to Biological Science (3)”
    3
  57. BIO 112
    General Biology
    As published: “General Biology (3)”
    3
  58. BIO 113
    General Biology Laboratory
    As published: “General Biology Laboratory (1)”
    3
  59. BIO 114
    Principles of Biology I
    As published: “Principles of Biology I (3)”
    3
  60. BIO 115
    Principles of Biology I Laboratory
    As published: “Principles of Biology I Laboratory (1)”
    3
  61. * Biology majors should enroll in BIO-114/115 (4)
    Not resolved to a course
  62. CHE 112
    Principles of Chemistry
    As published: “Principles of Chemistry (3)”
    3
  63. CHE 122
    Principles of Chemistry Lab
    As published: “Principles of Chemistry Lab (1)”
    3
  64. PHY 112
    Introduction to Physical Science
    As published: “Introduction to Physical Science (3)”
    3
  65. Total General Education Requirement - 34 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  66. NOTE: Meet with your academic advisor to discuss the 4-year suggested sequence of courses to meet the 120-credit graduation minimum requirement FOR YOUR MAJOR.
    Not resolved to a course

Major Core

23 items
  1. BUS 260
    Principles of Macroeconomics
    As published: “Principles of Macroeconomics (3)”
    3
  2. CRJ 200
    Introduction to Criminal Justice
    As published: “Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)”
    3
  3. PSY 201
    Introduction to Psychology
    As published: “Introduction to Psychology (3)”
    3
  4. PSY 304
    Abnormal Psychology
    As published: “Abnormal Psychology (3)”
    3
  5. SOC 211
    Introduction to Sociology
    As published: “Introduction to Sociology (3)”
    3
  6. SOW 210
    Introduction To Social Work
    As published: “Introduction To Social Work (3)”
    3
  7. SOW 235
    American Social Welfare Policy
    As published: “American Social Welfare Policy (3)”
    3
  8. SOW 301
    Human Behavior and The Social Environment I
    As published: “Human Behavior and The Social Environment I (3)”
    3
  9. SOW 302
    Human Behavior and The Social Environment II
    As published: “Human Behavior and The Social Environment II (3)”
    3
  10. SOW 303
    Human Diversity
    As published: “Human Diversity (3)”
    3
  11. SOW 305
    Communication and Writing for Social Workers
    As published: “Communication and Writing for Social Workers (3)”
    3
  12. SOW 342
    Introduction to Social Work Research Methods
    As published: “Introduction to Social Work Research Methods (3)”
    3
  13. SOW 371
    Introduction to Generalist Practice
    As published: “Introduction to Generalist Practice (3)”
    3
  14. SOW 373
    Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
    As published: “Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families (3)”
    3
  15. SOW 375
    Social Work Practice with Groups
    As published: “Social Work Practice with Groups (3)”
    3
  16. SOW 377
    Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities
    As published: “Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities (3)”
    3
  17. SOW 465
    Advanced Social Work Research Methods
    As published: “Advanced Social Work Research Methods (3)”
    3
  18. SOW 472
    Field Practice I
    As published: “Field Practice I (5)”
    5
  19. SOW 473
    Field Practice Seminar I
    As published: “Field Practice Seminar I (1)”
    1
  20. SOW 474
    Field Practice II
    As published: “Field Practice II (5)”
    5
  21. SOW 475
    Field Practice Seminar II
    As published: “Field Practice Seminar II (1)”
    1
  22. SOW 493
    Seminar in Social Work
    As published: “Seminar in Social Work (3)”
    3
  23. SOW 495
    Substance Abuse: Issues and Treatment
    As published: “Substance Abuse: Issues and Treatment (3)”
    3

Elective Requirements

0 items
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