Social Work Minor
for the Undergraduate Minor in Social Work
The Social Work Minor is designed for students interested in combining a primary academic area with social welfare and professional social work content. It emphasizes synthesis and application of social work theories, policies and research in the development of comprehensive solutions to major social problems.
Undergraduate Social Work email: undergradsocialwork@illinois.edu
for the Undergraduate Minor in Social Work
Minimum required hours and supporting coursework: At least six hours of advanced (300-400 level) coursework must be distinct from credit earned for the student's major or another minor. Minimum hours for minor: 18 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minor required courses: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Diversity: Identities & Issues | ||
| Social Welfare Pol and Svcs | ||
| HBSE I: Human Development | ||
| Choose Two: | 6 | |
| Technology and Social Issues | ||
| Death & Dying | ||
| Doing Good through the Nonprofit Sector | ||
| Asian Families in America | ||
| UG Research Assistance | ||
| Social Work Services for Older Adults | ||
| Social Entre & Social Change | ||
| International Perspectives | ||
| Social Work and the Military | ||
| Social Work and Disability Studies | ||
| Current Topics in Social Work | ||
| Social Work with Latine | ||
| Child Welfare Issues & Trends | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Subst Use in Social Context | ||
| Queer Visibility | ||
| Social Enterprise Lab | ||
| Social Work with Women | ||
| Undergraduate Research Abroad | ||
| UG Research Project | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Social Work
- Grasp the core values of social work, including service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
- Gain an understanding of human behavior in the social environment across the lifespan.
- Learn about the history and current structures of social welfare services and policies.
- Understand the ethical principles and standards of the social work profession.
- Develop cultural competency to work effectively in a diverse society.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Social Work
School of Social Work
Director of BSW program: Flavia Andrade
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1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 244-5246
undergradsocialwork@illinois.edu
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