Social Work Minor
Cyndi Amato, M.S.W.
Program Director, School of Social Work
camato@une.edu
Misson
The Mission of the Social Work program at the 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ is to foster an innovative and inclusive learning environment that nurtures a sense of responsibility toward the well-being of individuals, local and global communities, and the environment. Grounded in the values of social work and the person-in-environment framework, our program prepares students to collaborate across disciplines while addressing the dynamic challenges of a changing world. The social work program is committed to educating future social workers to embrace the richness of diversity and challenge oppression in all of its forms.
Program Description
Students must take eighteen (18) credits to complete this minor. Classes can be taken in any order barring any prerequisites that may be required for some courses.
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| SSW 300 – Human Behavior and Social Work Theory I | 3 |
| SSW 320 – Human Behavior and Social Work Theory II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | Credits |
|---|---|
| OS 341 – Health and Wellness in an Aging Society | 3 |
| OS 434 – Substance Use and Prevention | 3 |
| SSW 310 – Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| SSW 325 – Interpersonal and Community Violence | 3 |
| SSW 330 – Advocacy in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SSW 350 – Ethics in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SSW 435 – Grief and Loss | 3 |
| SSW 460 – SW w/Groups & Communities | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSC 105 – Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PSY 105 – Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PUB 200 – Foundations in Public Health | 3 |
| SOC 150 – Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPE 220 – Exceptionality in the Classroom | 3 |
| SSW 200 – Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.