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At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support
At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can SupportPlan of Study: Social Work
First Year Fall
CTC101 Connecting to Carlow – 1 credit
SKW101 Foundations of Writing I – 3 credits
SO152 Introduction to Sociology – 3 credits
PY101 Introduction to Psychology – 3 credits
SW104 Introduction to Social Work – 3 credits
CE Critical Exploration Elective – 3 credits
MAT100 Basic Algebra (if needed) – 1 credit
First Year Spring
SKC101 Communication: Personal to Professional – 3 credits
Biology Elective* – 3 credits
SW270 Cultural Humility in Social Work – 3 credits
CA Contemplation and Active Elective – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Second Year Fall
SKQ101 Quantitative Reasoning – 3 credits
SW201 Introduction to Social Welfare – 3 credits
SW214 Human Behavior and Social Environment – 3 credits
SW250 Statistics for Social Workers – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Second Year Spring
SKW102 Foundations of Writing II – 3 credits
SW 300 Theories & Methods of Practice – 3 credits
SW216 Comms, Orgs, Groups: Theory & Praxis – 3 credits
Social Work Elective – 3 credits
Compass Elective – 3 credits
Third Year Fall
SW302 Social Work with Individuals – 3 credits
SW399 Professional Ethical Leader – 3 credits
Social Work Concentration or Elective – 3 credits
Social Work Concentration or Elective – 3 credits
Social Work Concentration or Elective – 3 credits
Third Year Spring
SW303 Social Welfare Policy – 3 credits
SW304 Social Work with Families – 3 credits
Social Work Concentration or Elective – 3 credits
Social Work Concentration or Elective – 3 credits
Depth Elective (200 level or higher) – 3 credits
Fourth Year Fall
SW305 Social Work with Groups – 3 credits
SW402 Field Placement I – 5 credits
SW405 Field Seminar I – 3 credits
Social Work Concentration or Elective – 3 credits
Elective – 1 credit
Fourth Year Spring
SW406 Field Placement II – 5 credits
SW407 Field Seminar II – 3 credits
SW421 Research Methods – 3 credits
Social Work Concentration or Elective – 3 credits
*Biology Elective – select from BIO-157 (4cr), BIO-230 or BIO-230I (3cr)
Total Credits = 120
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