1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Social Work
(76 credits)
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work
Why study social work? If you want a career with meaning, action, diversity, satisfaction and an abundance of options, social work is for you! Social workers are skilled professionals who work hard to empower individuals, relieve suffering and affect social change. Baccalaureate social workers are generalists who work in a variety of settings and a common core of values, knowledge and skills. Social work is an excellent career choice for those who care about human dignity and social justice – and it may be just what you are looking for. Social Work Major (76 credits) Required Courses SOWK 273 Introduction to Social Work (5) SOWK 378 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (4) SOWK 379 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (4) SOWK 381 Diversity and Social Work Practice (4) SOWK 459 Survey of Microsystemic Practice Theories (4) SOWK 468 Social Work Research (4) SOWK 469 Data Analysis for Social Work (4) SOWK 470 Social Policy Analysis (4) SOWK 475 Social Work Engagement and Assessment I (4) SOWK 476 Social Work Engagement and Assessment II (4) SOWK 477 Social Work with Communities (4) SOWK 478 Social Work with Individuals (4) SOWK 479 Social Work with Groups (4) SOWK 480 Field Preparation (1) SOWK 482 Practicum (15) SOWK 490 Social Work Senior Capstone (4) BASW required elective (3 credits) Note: two years of a single high school foreign language or one year of a single college level foreign language is required. You must apply and be admitted to this major. Go to ewu.edu/basw for more information.
Department Chair
Martha Raske Senior Hall
Department Assistant
Diane Somerday 123 Senior Hall Cheney, WA (509)
Sample Careers
Family and Children’s Services
Mental Health
Older Adults
Addictions
Disabilities
Health Care
Case Management
Populations at Risk

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
CLARK C.C. COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS/SYMBOLIC REASONING SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (5 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (12 credits)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (15 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ART 250 Women Artists Through History (5)
CMST 216 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 140 Women in Literature (3)
ENGL 254 Introduction to Queer Literature (3)
ENGL 267 American Multiethnic Lit (3)
HIST 251Women in World History I (5)
HIST 252 Women in World History II (5)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
HUM 210 Intro to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Trans Stud (5)
SOC 121 Marriage and Family Experiences in the U.S. (3)
SOC 131 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. (3)
WS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
WS 210 Women’s Culture (3)
WS 220 Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (5)
International Studies (one course)
ECON 110 Introduction to the Global Economics (5)
GEOG 220 The Geopolitics of the Middle East (5)
GEOG 221The Geopolitics of Africa (5)
GEOG 222 The Geopolitics of China, Japan, and East Asia (5)
GEOG 223 The Geopolitics of South and Central Asia (5)
HIST 221East Asian History (5)
HIST 260 African History (5)
HIST 285 History of Latin America (5)
POLS 151 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 152 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 153 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 161 World Without War (3)
POLS 251Model United Nations (2)
POLS 252 Model United Nations (2)
POLS 253 Model United Nations (2)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
WS 201 Women around the World (3)