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A minor in social welfare is available to non-social work majors. This minor consists of 18 credits, including:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SLWK 201 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SLWK 422 | Social Welfare, Policy and Practice | 3 |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Building a Just Society | ||
| Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work | ||
| Social Work and Anti-oppressive Practice | ||
| Social Work Theory and Assessment With Individuals and Micro Systems | ||
| Social Work Theory and Assessment with Families, Small Groups and Mezzo Systems | ||
| Ethical Research for Social Work Practice I: Methods | ||
| Ethical Research for Social Work Practice II: Application | ||
| Social Work Theory and Assessment with Communities, Organizations and Macro Systems | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Practice and field courses are restricted to majors. Prerequisite courses are not required for those completing the minor.