Social Work (SOCW) - BSW Major

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65 credits (no minor required)

2.5 GPA required.

C grade or better required in major courses.

CSWE Accredited

Both Winona In-person and Rochester Hybrid options available.

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Admission Requirements

These courses are usually completed for the GEP or MN Transfer Curriculum and thus do not count toward total program credits. Must have a C grade or better to meet requirements. Foundation courses must have a of GPA 2.5 or higher minus the Math requirement (C or better). Overall GPA needs to be 2.0 or higher and the Major GPA needs to be 2.5 or higher.

ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing (4 credits)
CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 credits)
OR
CMST 192 - Introduction to Effective Communication (3 credits)

Foundation Courses (15 credits)

BIOL 117 - Human Biology (3 credits)
PSY 210 - Introduction to Psychological Science (3 credits)
PSY 250 - Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
SOCW 340 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (3 credits)

Choose one (3 credits)

STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics (3 credits)
Statistics may be required for admission to graduate programs.
◆ PSY 231 - Statistics (3 credits) (does not meet GOAL 4)
MATH 107 - Mathematics for Social Justice (3 credits) (does not meet GOAL 4)
MATH 115 - College Algebra (3 credits)

Social Work (47 credits)

◎ SOCW 365 - Social Work Practice with Individuals (4 credits)
SOCW 370 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3 credits)
SOCW 372 - APA Basics for Social Work (1 credit)
SOCW 380 - US Social Welfare Policy (3 credits)
SOCW 385 - Social Work Practice with Groups (4 credits)
△ SOCW 390 - Social Work Research (3 credits)
SOCW 400 - Professional Preparation (4 credits)
SOCW 408 - Social Work Practice with Families (4 credits)
New course beginning Fall 2026 semester.
◆ SOCW 395 - Social Work Practice with Organizations (3 credits)
SOCW 415 - Social Work Practice with Communities (3 credits)
SOCW 475 - Social Work Senior Practicum (12 credits) *
△ SOCW 480 - Integrative Social Work Seminar (3 credits)

Note

* extended application of practical experience within a social service agency; registration restricted to senior social work majors

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement