Bachelor of Social Work

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW ). Golden shaded courses are required for admission into the Social Work program. Blue shaded courses required prior to SCWK 4825. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (NS) 4
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 PSYC 1560 General Psychology 3
SOC 1500 Introduction to Sociology (SS) 3 CMST 1545 Communication Foundation 3
PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) 5    
Total hours completed: 24hours      
Courses by Year
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits Summer Courses Credits
MATH 2623 3 SCWK 2600 3 PHIL 1565 (AH) 3
ANTH 1500 (SS) 3 SCWK 2622 3 POL 1560 (SS) 3
HAHS 1500 1 SCWK 2642 3    
SCWK 1510 3 PHIL 2625 (AH) 3    
REL 2601 (SPA) 3 General Elective 3    
SPA course 3        
Total 16 Total 15   6
Year 2: Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits    
SCWK 2641 3 SCWK 3736 3    
SCWK 2644 3 SCWK 3750 3    
SCWK 5823 3 SCWK 5820 3    
General Electives 6 Social Work Topics course 3    
    General Electives 3    
Total 15 Total 15    
Year 3: Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits    
SCWK 3737 3 SCWK 3738 3 SCWK 4825 6
SCWK 3760 3 SCWK 4825 6 SCWK 4827 3
SCWK 5822 3 SCWK 4826 3    
General Elective 3        
Total 12 Total 12   9