Model BA in CLSJ Program (2007-2008)

First Year

Fall Quarter
Soc Wf 200 (5 cr)       Introduction to Social Work (not required if Soc Wf 200 has been taken previously)
Soc Wf 315 (2 cr)       Community Service Learning
Soc Wf 402 (5 cr)       Human Behavior and the Social Environment/Theory/Diversity I

Winter Quarter
Soc Wf 315 (2 cr)       Community Service Learning
Soc Wf 320 (5 cr)       Social Welfare History/Policy
Soc Wf 403 (5 cr)       Human Behavior and the Social Environment/Theory/Diversity II

Spring Quarter
Soc Wf 315 (2 cr)       Community Service Learning
Soc Wf 404 (5 cr)       Cultural Diversity and Social Justice
Research Methods (3-5 cr)      Introduction to Social Welfare Research (Soc Wf 390) or equivalent course offered in another department on campus. Note: Soc Wf 390 is currently offered fall quarter. Students who choose to take Soc Wf 390 to fulfill this program requirement should consult the academic adviser.

Second Year

This schedule is provided to give an overview of the types of classes that will be taken in the senior year of the CLSJ program (course descriptions follow). 

Fall Quarter
Core seminar (5 cr)
Interdisciplinary elective (5 cr)
Senior project (3 cr)

Winter Quarter
Core seminar (5 cr)
Interdisciplinary elective (5 cr)
Senor project (3 cr)

Spring Quarter
Core seminar (5 cr)
Interdisciplinary elective (5 cr)
Senior project (3 cr)

Core Seminars: In year two, all students in the new major take three required seminars linked to the core objectives of the major (e.g., social problems/social inequalities, community involvement/activism, civics, international/global issues). Each seminar is facilitated by a SSW faculty member, with students taking an active role in planning and delivering course material. Example courses include: Poverty and Inequality in the U.S. and Global Context; Civics and Government; Issues in a Global Society.

Interdisciplinary Electives: Each quarter of their senior year, students will identify one or more social science electives linked to their particular areas of interest. A minimum of 15 credits (300-level or above) is expected, with each course requiring approval of a faculty adviser.

Senior Project: The senior capstone project allows students to pursue an area of interest in-depth with the support of a faculty member. How this project is structured will depend on the student’s learning goals, the setting in which the project is based, and available resources. However, upon completion, the project should demonstrate expertise on a chosen topic consistent with the educational objectives of the major. Although students are expected to complete at least 9 credit hours from start to finish, the project may not require three full quarters of study; additional social science elective courses could be taken in a quarter with fewer than 12 credits because of the restructuring of the senior project.

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