The program for the Social Work major consists of 39 credits of required social work courses, including Field Education, and 21 credits of electives for a total of 60 credits. Introductory Statistics (STA 2023 or its equivalent) must be included in the 120-credit minimum degree program.* Ample opportunity exists for each student to select those courses that support their field of practice interests. A minimum grade of “C” is required for all SOW-prefixed courses. If a grade below “C” (such as “C-”) is earned in a SOW-prefixed course, the course will not count toward any portion of the minimum 120-credit degree program.

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* It is strongly recommended that Introductory Statistics be taken prior to SOW 4403, Research Methods.

* SOW 4300 is the prerequisite.
** A statistics course, such as STA 2023, is recommended prior to SOW 4403.
Note: SOW4300 requires SOW3302 & 3232 as prerequisites and SOW4101 & 4102 as co or prerequisites.

Field Education Requirement

The Social Work student is assigned to a community based social agency during the last semester of baccalaureate study to fulfill the Field Education requirement. To be eligible for Field Education, a student must have completed all other degree requirements, have a 2.5 GPA at FAU, have a “C” or better in all required social work courses, and have no “I” (incomplete) grades. Students must apply for Field Education through the Director of Field Education Internships the semester prior to fulfilling the requirement. See the Social Work Student Manual for complete eligibility criteria. This involves a minimum of 30 hours per week of generalist practice under the direction of an agency-based supervisor and a three-hour per week integrative seminar. Academic credit for previous work experience will not be given in lieu of Field Education. Criminal background checks may be required prior to or during Field Education.

Electives (21 credits):

Courses used to complete the 21-credit elective requirement must also include at least one course chosen from each of the two elective categories listed below. Once each category has been satisfied, electives may be chosen from other disciplines of study in consultation with an advisor. Note: Included in the elective credits section must be STA 2023 or equivalent if not completed previously.

The above electives are strongly recommended. Any deviation should be made in consultation with an advisor.

Review Committee Policy

The School of Social Work is committed to ensuring the integrity of its degree program and the certifiability of its majors as future Social Workers. To this end, the school has established a Review Committee to address difficulties by which a student’s academic progression is the filed may be hindered. Complete information regarding the Review Committee is found in the Social Work Student Manual.

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