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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 Legislation and Services | 3 |
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Building a Just Society | ||
| Communication in the Helping Process | ||
| Social Work and Oppressed Groups | ||
| Person in Society I | ||
| Person in Society II | ||
| Foundations of Social Work Research I | ||
| Foundations of Social Work Research II | ||
| Person in Society III | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Practice and field courses are restricted to majors. Prerequisite courses are not required for those completing the minor.