Bachelor of Social Work Curriculum
The BSW Program Curriculum builds on a liberal arts base. The curriculum is designed to promote the development of generalist social work knowledge and skills in using critical thinking to analyze, plan and implement effective interventions to address complex social problems and the subsequent impact on individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Students gain experience through service learning and social work practicum.
*Part-time program available (speak with BSW academic advising)
Cardinal Core Curriculum
Effective Summer 2018: Cardinal Core Program - Genereal Education Requirements (louisville.edu)
- Written Communication 6 hrs
- Oral Communication 3 hrs
- Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics) 3 hrs
- Arts & Humanities (must be in two disciplines) 6 hrs
- Natural Sciences (must be in two disciplines, one with a lab) 7 hrs
- Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 hrs
- Historical Perspective 3 hrs
- Cultural Diversity (D1 & D2)* 6 hrs*
BSW Supporting Requirements
- SW 101 Orientation 1 hr
- SW 201 (Introduction to Social Work) 3 hrs
- SW 203 Human Biology for Social Sciences 3 hrs
- SW 204 Introduction to Social Statistics 3 hrs
- Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 201) 3 hrs
- Introduction to Sociology (SOC 201, SOC 202, or SOC 203) 3 hrs
- Electives (suggested in areas of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Foreign Languages) 9 hrs
BSW Upper Division Requirements
Additional Opportunities
Alcohol and Drug Counseling Track -see attachment
VOA/Centerstone – see attachment
The Public Child Welfare Certification Program (PCWCP)
Additional Information:
- BSW Student Catalog
- UofL Undergraduate Student Catalog
- BSW Program Admissions Requirements
- Accreditation