Planning Guide for the Social Work Major
Greetings from the Social Work Program Director! This is meant as a guide only, and shows social work courses and components in typical sequence. Do not let it overwhelm you, as the faculty and staff in the Program are committed to helping you plan your course of study at St. Olaf in a way that meets your learning goals. You can major in social work, get a concentration, study off-campus and still be an athlete and a musician. However, it does require some careful planning and some prioritizing. So, review the information below, and then come in and see us; we love to advise students!
First Year
(Includes courses in typical sequence revised 2009)
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(R) Psych 125 (=) |
(E) SW 120 I Want to Help People |
(R) Psych 241 (=) |
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(R) So/An 121 (=) |
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Sophomore Year |
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(R) Biology 123 (+) |
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(This semester is usually available for off-campus semesters with appropriate planning) |
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(R) SW 221 |
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Junior Year |
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(R) SW 246 (+) |
(E) SW 256 *Family Social Services in Central Mexico (MSG) |
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(E) Social Work in a Latin American context – Cuernavaca Mexico |
(R) SW 254 (+)* Inclusive Practice: Ind/Fam (ORC) |
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(R) SW 258 (#) * |
(meets social work major requirements) |
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(R) SW 261(#) Inclusive Practice: Grp/Org/Comm. |
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(R) SW 274 (#) Evaluation of SW Practice & Programs |
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Senior Year |
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(R) SW 373 (+) Culturally Competent Practice (Sept only) |
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(R) SW 381 (#) |
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(R) SW 380 (+) |
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R Required for the social work major. # Course is offered only in the Spring Semester. E Elective; not required for the major
=Course is offered both semesters * Course meets General Education Requirement(s) + Course is offered only in the Fall Semester.
