Credits Required

Total credits in the minor: 15

Prerequisites

Any introductory (lower-division) course in human behavior (e.g., sociology, cultural anthropology or psychology) will satisfy the prerequisite for the Social Work minor. An example of such a course at CSUMB is PSY 100PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology. You may confer with your minor advisor for additional options that satisfy this prerequisite.

Outcomes, Courses and Assessment

You must achieve the Learning Outcome listed below by successfully completing the listed courses or alternative assessment options.

LO 1 Knowledge of Health and Human Services/Social Work ~ Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles and issues common to the field of social work. Demonstrate the specific knowledge, skills and abilities as defined below:

Complete SW 310SW 310: Introduction to Social Work and SW 405SW 405: Social Work Practice,

and

PSY 110PSY 110: Human Biology & Behavior or PSY 310PSY 310: Biological Psychology

and one of the following (other courses may be approved by the SW Minor advisor):

SW 415SW 415: Social Work with Child/Youth
SW 425SW 425: Social Welfare Policy
SW 455SW 455: Social Work with Older Adult