Social Services and Social Work Specialization

Requirements

36 credits

All courses for this specialization must be completed with a grade of C or better. Some courses will require the completion of prerequisite coursework.

Social Power Perspectives (12 credits)

Complete three of the following social power perspectives courses (12 credits):
ANSC-1300Introduction to Sociology

4 credits

COMM-1900Foundations of Public Advocacy

4 credits

POEC-2150Power and Policy

4 credits

PSYC-1000General Psychology

4 credits

Social Sciences (8 credits)

Complete two of the following topical social sciences courses (8 credits):

ANSC-1000Introduction to Anthropology

4 credits

ANSC-2600Criminology

4 credits

PSYC-2010Developmental Psychology

4 credits

PSYC-2040Social Psychology

4 credits

Societal-Cultural-Political Structures (8 credits)

Complete 8 credits chosen from the following courses related to societal-cultural-political structures:

ANSC-2179Madness and Civilization

4 credits

ANSC-3057Globalization and Its Discontents

4 credits

ANSC-3300The Sociology of Religion

4 credits

ANSC-3305Social Stratification

4 credits

ANSC-3310Family Sociology

4 credits

ANSC-3605Policing and Society

4 credits

ANSC-3610Corrections: Incarceration & Supervision

4 credits

ANSC-3997Death and Dying

4 credits

PSYC-3220Qualitative Inquiry

2 credits

PSYC-3250Relationships/Helping Professions

2 credits

PSYC-3700Health Psych and Behavioral Medicine

4 credits

PSYC-4040Abnormal Psychology

4 credits

PSYC-4120Infants, Health, and Society

4 credits

PSYC-4150Adolescent Development

2 credits

PSYC-4444Intergroup Relations

4 credits

INTR-4997Internship

1-4 credits

If completing an internship for partial fulfillment of this requirement, at least two credits of internship must be completed. Students should consult with their major advisor and the pre-professional advisor to plan an internship with a site focused on human development.

Thriving Communities (8 credits)

Complete two of the following advanced courses on thriving communities (8 credits):

PSYC-3640Community Psychology

4 credits

PSYC-3800Psychological Counseling

4 credits

PSYC-4250Multicultural Psychology

4 credits