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Program checklist · Bachelor of Arts

Social Work (BA)

Weber State University · Ogden, UT

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Program
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
13.0410
Credits (computed from items)
320-365
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
11-9039
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230782
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230782_8e270c9e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Social Work Major Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BA)

20 items
  1. Program Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the program (see Admissions Requirements described later in this section).
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Minor: The Social Work Major requires either: (a) the completion of a minor; or (b) a minor alternative. Minor requirements are found in the University catalog under the specific programs that offer them. As an alternative to a minor, a Social Work Major may choose to complete 18 credits (generally the equivalent of six courses) from a set of approved elective enrichment courses listed below.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses toward and included in this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). In addition, an overall GPA for these courses of 2.5 must be maintained. Also refer to the general grade requirements Degree Requirements . Students not meeting the minimum grade requirements for an individual Social Work course may repeat that course one (1) time before being dropped from the Social Work program. In the rare event a student is unable to complete SW 4860 and SW 4861 in the field agency they are originally placed, at the discretion of the field placement advisor, the student may request a new placement one (1) time only. Students at any time failing to meet the overall GPA of 2.5 will be given a probationary semester to raise their GPA to the minimum standard. Failure to comply with this policy will result in being dropped from the Social Work program.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 41 of these is required within the major not counting the prerequisite courses totaling 18 semester hours. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required for graduation from Weber State University (courses numbered 3000 and above).
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Program Code: 7017BA, 7017BS
    Not resolved to a course
  6. CIPC: 440701
    Not resolved to a course
  7. WSU Writing Competency (Composition)*
    Not resolved to a course
  8. WSU Information Literacy*
    Not resolved to a course
  9. 60-63 semester graduation hours (or equivalent) including the prerequisite courses listed below for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Human Development, and Social Work prerequisites. These courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better and with a total GPA of 2.5 or better.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Students agree to abide by the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Apply critical thinking to inform & communicate professional judgements
    Not resolved to a course
  14. Engage diversity and difference in practice
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Advance human rights and social and economic justice
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Engage in research-informed practice and practice-infomed research
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Engage in policy practice to adance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Respond to contexts that shape practice
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    Not resolved to a course

Courses Required Prior to Formal Acceptance to the Social Work Program

0 items

    Behavioral and Social Science Prerequisites (9 credit hours)

    4 items
    1. ANTH 1000
      3
    2. PSY 1010 SS
      3
    3. SOC 1010
      3
    4. SOC 1020
      SS/CC - Contemporary Social Issues
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Human Development Prerequisite (3 credit hours)

    1 item
    1. ZOOL 1020 LS
      3

    Social Work Prerequisites (6 credit hours)

    2 items
    1. SW 1010
      3
    2. SW 2100 SS
      3

    Formal Admission to the Social Work Program

    3 items
    1. Full admission to the program;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Admission to the program with contingencies;
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Denial of admission to the program.
      Not resolved to a course

    General Education

    0 items

      Major Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree

      0 items

        Required Social Work Core Courses (38 credit hours)

        15 items
        1. SW 2200
          3
        2. SW 3100
          2
        3. SW 3200
          2
        4. SW 3500
          3
        5. SW 3600
          3
        6. (Prerequisite – Quantitative Literacy. Must be completed prior to SW 4861)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. SW 3700
          3
        8. SW 3900
          3
        9. SW 3910
          3
        10. SW 3920
          3
        11. SW 3930
          3
        12. SW 4500
          3
        13. SW 4860 INT
          4
        14. SW 4861 INT
          4
        15. SW 4990
          2

        Courses Required to fulfill the BA

        3 items
        1. 12 semester credits in any foreign language
          Not resolved to a course
        2. 6 semester credits in any foreign language
          Not resolved to a course
        3. SW 3800
          Writing in Social Work
          As published: “Writing in Social Work (3)”
          3

        Select one of the following

        9 items
        1. ANTH 1040
          3
        2. COMM 1020 HU
          3
        3. COMM 2110
          3
        4. ENGL 2200
          3
        5. ENGL 2220
          3
        6. ENGL 2710
          3
        7. ENGL 3510
          3
        8. PHIL 2050 HU
          3
        9. PHIL 1250 HU
          3

        Note

        0 items

          Electives (Optional)

          23 items
          1. SW 2920
            1-6
          2. GERT 3000
            3
          3. SW 3000
            3
          4. GERT 3120
            3
          5. SW 3120
            3
          6. GERT 3320
            3
          7. SW 3320
            3
          8. SW 3800
            3
          9. SW 4140
            3
          10. SW 4150
            3
          11. GERT 4220
            3
          12. SW 4220
            3
          13. SW 4240
            3
          14. SW 4250
            3
          15. SW 4600
            2-4
          16. GERT 4650
            3
          17. SW 4650
            3
          18. SW 4265
            3
          19. SW 4800
            1-3
          20. SW 4810
            1-6
          21. SW 4830
            1-3
          22. SW 4850
            1-4
          23. SW 4920
            1-6

          Courses Approved as an Alternative to a Traditional Minor

          0 items

            Social Work (6 credit hours)

            14 items
            1. SW 2920
              1-6
            2. SW 3000
              3
            3. SW 3120
              3
            4. SW 3320
              3
            5. SW 3800
              3
            6. SW 4140
              3
            7. SW 4150
              3
            8. SW 4250
              3
            9. SW 4600
              2-4
            10. SW 4650
              3
            11. SW 4800
              1-3
            12. SW 4810
              1-6
            13. SW 4830
              1-3
            14. SW 4920
              1-6

            Note

            0 items

              Anthropology

              2 items
              1. ANTH 3500
                3
              2. ANTH 3900
                3

              Communication

              1 item
              1. COMM 3080
                3

              Child and Family Studies

              5 items
              1. FAM 3350 GLB
                3
              2. ECED 3500
                3
              3. FAM 3550
                3
              4. FAM 3650
                3
              5. FAM 4400
                3

              Criminal Justice

              5 items
              1. CJ 3040
                3
              2. CJ 3060
                3
              3. CJ 3270
                3
              4. CJ 3300
                3
              5. CJ 3400
                3

              Economics

              1 item
              1. ECON 3410
                3

              Gerontology

              4 items
              1. GERT 3000
                3
              2. GERT 3120
                3
              3. GERT 3320
                3
              4. GERT 4650
                3

              Note

              0 items

                Health

                4 items
                1. HLTH 3000
                  3
                2. HLTH 3400
                  3
                3. HLTH 3420
                  3
                4. HLTH 3500
                  3

                Health Administrative Services

                6 items
                1. HAS 3000
                  3
                2. PUBH 3150
                  3
                3. HAS 3190
                  3
                4. HAS 3260
                  3
                5. HAS 4400
                  3
                6. HAS 4520
                  3

                Management

                2 items
                1. MGMT 3010
                  3
                2. MGMT 4400
                  3

                Philosophy

                1 item
                1. PHIL 3350
                  3

                Political Science

                4 items
                1. POLS 3330
                  3
                2. POLS 3700
                  3
                3. POLS 4600
                  3
                4. POLS 4750
                  3

                Psychology

                6 items
                1. PSY 3000
                  3
                2. PSY 3010
                  3
                3. PSY 3100
                  3
                4. PSY 3430
                  3
                5. PSY 3460
                  3
                6. PSY 3500
                  3

                Sociology

                6 items
                1. SOC 2600
                  3
                2. SOC 3270
                  3
                3. SOC 3300 SUS
                  3
                4. SOC 3410
                  3
                5. SOC 3420
                  3
                6. SOC 3430
                  3

                Women’s Studies

                1 item
                1. WGS 3050
                  3
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