On Campus Social Work Transfer Pathway

The on campus Social Work program helps you advance social and economic justice, as well as human rights in your community and on a global scale. Through the on campus Social Work transfer pathway, you'll be well on your way to advancing your career in an ever-growing field.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SW 405 Human Behavior & the Social Environment 3
ECON 100 The American Economy 3
SOC 350 Methods and Statistics for Social Research 4
Electives Consult MSUM Advisor 5
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • The MnTC/General Education requirements are fulfilled with the Pre-Social Work Pathway work. Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in all core and related requirements. Students will need to work on their application for admission to the School of Social Work during this semester. Admission requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SW 415 Research Methods in Social Work 3
SW 420 Generalist Practice: Individuals 3
SW 432 Generalist Practice: Families 3
PARA 470 Government Benefits 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • Students must be admitted to the School of Social Work before taking the above required core social work courses.

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SW 442 Generalist Practice: Groups 3
SW 450 Generalist Practice: Communities & Organizations 3
SW 460 Social Policy & Policy Practice 3
SW 468 Orientation to Internship 1
Electives Consult MSUM Advisor 5
Semester Credits Total 15

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
SW 469 Internship 12
SW 492 Field Supervision & Integrative Seminar 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Award: BSW

Degree: Social Work

Total Credits: 60

 

When you transfer in with an AA degree, the SSW requires that you still meet MSUM’s Liberal Arts and Science Curriculum (LASC) requirements for Human Diversity (LASC 7) and Global Perspective (LASC 8). If the transfer classes do not include these courses, the Transfer Student may take one category 7 course and one category 8 course or other substitute courses approved by the Social Work Department.

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of the semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.

BSW On Campus Admission & Application Requirements
LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses