BASW Courses

The following are courses offered in the BASW major covering the roles, responsibilities, and skills of social work practitioners.

Social Welfare Practice I (Soc Wf 310, 3 credits)
First in a practice sequence that provides a conceptual framework for generalist social work practice and introduces students to the knowledge, values, and skills needed to work with individuals, families, groups, communities, tribes, and organizations. Introduction to the roles, tasks, and functions of the social welfare practitioner as well as theories and methods of assessment, intervention, and evaluation. The sequence emphasizes strengths and empowerment perspectives that promote social justice for marginalized individuals, groups, and communities.

Open only to social welfare practice majors.

Social Welfare Practice II (Soc Wf 311, 3 credits)
Continuation of Soc Wf 310. BASW majors only.

Social Welfare Practice III (Soc Wf 312, 3 credits)
Continuation of Soc Wf 311. BASW majors only.

Social Welfare Practice Elective (3 credits)
Follows Soc Wf 312 and focuses on advanced skills in a particular area of practice (e.g., child welfare practice; chemical dependency). Students choose from among several courses offered in the program.

Practicum Seminar (Soc Wf 405, total 3 credits)
Meets several times during each quarter of year two with the primary purpose of enhancing students’ integration of social work practicum experiences with prior and concurrent coursework. Methodology includes discussion, class presentations, and simulations of practice situations that combine knowledge and skill utilization.

Open only to social welfare seniors. Taken in conjunction with Practicum (Soc Wf 415).

Practicum (Soc Wf 415, 4 credits, total 12)
Incorporates and builds upon content and skills acquired in the required curriculum for social welfare. In a selected social service agency, the student is provided the opportunity to develop social work knowledge and skills under the supervision of an experienced social worker. Emphasis is placed on development of the knowledge, perspectives, and skills needed for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. In addition, the development of culturally competent practice and planned social change skills are an integral part of the practicum and are seen as critical for the effective delivery of social services.

In consultation with the BASW practicum coordinator during spring quarter of the first year, students are referred to selected social service agencies. During fall quarter of the second year, students enter the agency to accept social service assignments under the supervision of approved agency personnel. Practicum is taken in three-quarter segments (16+ hours per week), for a total of 480 clock hours. Prerequisite: all first-year course requirements. BASW majors only. CR/NC.

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