University at Buffalo School of Social Work catalog 24 courses
The Minor in Social Work will provide students with an introduction to the social work profession and major U.S. social welfare programs. Students will be exposed to the professional values, ethics, fields of practice, and settings in which social workers are employed and develop basic helping skills. The minor provides an overview of the field of social work, with a particular focus on policy and practice issues relevant to vulnerable and marginalized populations and communities. A body of courses that will supplement and/or enhance studentsβ related major field of study (e.g., law, psychology, sociology, public health, education, gender studies, African American studies) are included in this minor. A minor in social work can be a valuable addition to an undergraduate degree, regardless of the major. It will provide a solid foundation in human behavior, social systems, improved interpersonal skills for building relationships and working with diverse populations, and intervention strategies.
Social Work Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SW 250 | How do we Help People? An Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SW 260 | Understanding Human Behavior: A Social Work Lens | |
| SW 320 | An Overview of U.S. Social Welfare Policies | 3 |
| Total Social Work Core | 9 credits | |
Social Work Elective: One course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SW 309 | Developing Leadership in Communities | 3 |
| SW 325 | Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Advocacy | 3 |
| SW 345 | Global Child Advocacy Issues | 3 |
| SW 350 | Restorative Justice | 3 |
| SW 355 | Do we really care about kids? Rethinking child welfare in the U.S. | 3 |
| SW 360 | Mass Incarceration and Direct Practice | 3 |
| SW 380 | Mediating Conflict through Negotiation | 3 |
| Total Social Work Elective: One course | 3 credits | |
Upper Division Electives: Two courses
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