Social Work Minor
The Minor in Social Work provides the opportunity for students to explore the helping profession of social work within a trauma-informed, resiliency framework. It is designed to give non-social work majors the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of many of the complex social issues of our time and what can be done to help create a better society individually and/or collectively. The primary goals for the minor in social work are to enhance sensitivity to vulnerable populations, to provide an opportunity to gain a more profound understanding of the meanings of empathy, self-determination, and human dignity; to stimulate interest in advocacy for human rights and social justice
In accordance with Florida Statutes § 491.016 regarding title protection, students who complete the Minor in Social Work are not considered professional social workers and may not refer to themselves as BSW level social workers upon graduation.
A minimum of 21 hours, comprised of the courses listed above, is required to complete the Minor in Social Work. Students must receive a grade of a “C” or better to earn the minor. However, students are advised that if they want the courses to be considered for admission into the BSW Program, they may only earn one “C” in the social work courses taken. Please note that a maximum of 6 credit hours from CSWE Accredited transfer institutions may be applied toward the Minor in Social Work.
Minor in Social Work (21 Credits)
Required Courses (15 Credits)
| SW-206 | PERSONAL/SOC/CULTURAL INFLUEN ON HELP | 3 |
| SW-205 | SW: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION | 3 |
| SW-323 | SERVICE LEARNING SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE | 3 |
| SW-355 | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| SW-393 | DIRECT PRACTICE SKILLS IN SW I | 3 |
Electives (6 Credits)
Choose two:
| SW-330 | GEN SWK PRAC FORENSIC SETTINGS | 3 |
| SW-425 | COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION | 3 |
| SW-496 | CHILD WELFARE SERVICES & POLICIES | 3 |
| SW-498 | CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHLD MALTREAT | 3 |
| SW-475 | SOC WORK PRAC W/REFUG & IMM | 3 |