Social Work (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 44-47 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BIOL 102 | Principles of Human Biology 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Composition and Literature 1 | 3 |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 1 | 3 |
| GLST 290 | Cultural Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| MATH Elective | MATH 115 or higher 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Course may also fulfill select general education requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| PSYC 255 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| PSYC 354 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| SOWK 101 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 135 | Social Work Professional Exploration | 3 |
| SOWK 250 | Health of the Social Worker | 3 |
| SOWK 260 | Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| SOWK 270 | Ethics in Professional Helping | 3 |
| SOWK 294 | BSSW GATE 1 & Approval Process 1 | 0 |
| SOWK 300 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment | 3 |
| SOWK 325 | Social Welfare and Policy | 3 |
| SOWK 350 | Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| SOWK 355 | Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 |
| SOWK 365 | BSSW GATE 2 & Junior Field Enrollment 1 | 0 |
| SOWK 370 | Junior Field Experience and Seminar 2 | 4 |
| SOWK 410 | Social Work Macro Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 431 | Social Work in Mental Health | 3 |
| SOWK 450 | Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations | 3 |
| SOWK 465 | BSSW GATE 3 & Senior Field Enrollment 1 | 0 |
| SOWK 470 | Senior Field Experience and Seminar 3 | 11 |
| SOWK 494 | BSSW GATE 4 & Comprehensive Exam 1 | 0 |
| Social Work Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
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These Gate courses house the application processes for each of the 4 program Gates. All students must apply for and be approved through all 4 program Gates to be eligible to graduate from the program.
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This course includes 100+ hours of field experience, course work, and synchronous seminar
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This course includes 400+ hours of field experience, course work, and synchronous seminar
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Choose one of the following courses: SOWK 425, SOWK 432, SOWK 435, SOWK 439, SOWK 495, or SOWK 497
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Choose a 300-400 level course from HSER, PSYC, or SOWK not already required by in the major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 0-13 credit hours of Free Electives | 0-13 | |
| Total Hours | 0-13 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.5 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of ‘C’ Minimum required for all major and major foundational courses
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded