1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) 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 208 Senior Hall Cheney, WA 99004 (509) 359-4567 mraske@ewu.edu Department Assistant Diane Somerday 123 Senior Hall Cheney, WA 99004 (509) 359-6482 dsomerday@ewu.edu Sample Careers Family and Children’s Services Mental Health Older Adults Addictions Disabilities Health Care Case Management Populations at Risk Associate in Arts and Sciences BA in Social Work (76 credits) College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Social Work

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) o HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) o JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) o PHIL 131 World Religions (5) o POLS& 203 International Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (24 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.  Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) o ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) o HIST 107 Chicano History (5) o HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) o HIST 116 History of Africa (5) o HIST117 History of India (5) o ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) o ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) o ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) o ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) o WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) o WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.