Social Work
Departmental Affiliation: Sociology
Social work is a strengths, empowerment and advocacy profession. Social workers can be found in city, state, and federal agencies, as well as in non-profit organizations serving the community in schools, hospitals, mental health centers, corrections facilities, the military, and various health and human services settings. Employment in for-profit agencies is expanding in industrial social work, as well as mediation and negotiation. Another exciting option is international social work. These professionals serve in countries around the world.
A unique feature of the Mount BSW is the infusion across the curriculum of human rights principles and knowledge as put forth in the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
The demand for social workers is high and is planned to continue to grow in the future, particularly in the areas of healthcare and gerontology. Our program provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in social work. Our alums earn MSW degrees from some of the top-ranked universities in the nation, such as Columbia University, University of California, Berkeley, USC, and UCLA.
Social Work Bachelor of Science Degree
Requirements
Required preparatory lower division courses:
SOC 1
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Introduction to Sociology
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(3)
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MTH 38
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Elements of Probability and Statistics
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(3)
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OR
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BUS 38
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Elements of Probability and Statistics
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OR
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PSY 40
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Basic Statistical Methods
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Required courses:
SOC 13
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Anatomy for Social Services or BIO 40A Anatomy
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(3)
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SOC 103
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Introduction to Group Process/Therapy
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(3)
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SOC 104
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The Family*
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(3)
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SOC 106
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Introduction to Psychotherapy
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(3)
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SOC 110
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Juvenile Delinquency*
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(3)
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OR
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SOC 10
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Youth & Crime
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SOC 112
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Medical Sociology*
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(3)
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SOC 117
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Quantitative Research Methods
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(3)
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SOC 118
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Qualitative Research Methods
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(3)
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SOC 120
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Case Management in Health & Human Services
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(3)
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SOC 121
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Human Services Ethics
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(3)
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SOC 128
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Introduction to Social Work
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(3)
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SOC 134
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Mediation and Negotiation
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(3)
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OR
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SOC 130
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Organizational Communication
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(3)
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SOC 162
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Human Rights
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(3)
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GER 189
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Gerontology*
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(3)
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SOC 197AB
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Internship and Practicum
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(6)
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Plus three courses from among the following:
SOC 102
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Sociology of Children
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(3)
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OR
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SOC 6
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The Family, Child, and Community
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(3)
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SOC 7
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Introduction to Human Services
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(3)
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SOC 105
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Couples
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(3)
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SOC 107
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Anger Management
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(3)
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SOC 108
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Substance Abuse Counseling
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(3)
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SOC 130
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Organizational Communication
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(3)
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SOC 134
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Mediation
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(3)
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SOC 161
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Majority-Minority Relations
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(3)
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SOC 180
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Social Stratification
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(3)
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GER 184
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Diversity and Aging in the Social Environment
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(3)
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SOC 185
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Global Development
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(3)
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GER 188
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Caregiving and Adaptation for Elders
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(3)
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GER 192
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Thantology
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Plus General Studies requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units.
Total required units for B.S. in Social Work: 54
*Courses that include fieldwork component
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