BSW Course Map Fall Start Full Time

Catalog Year 2023-2024

This course map is a recommended sequence for students starting in the fall who have earned more than 55 credits and want to take more than 9 credits a semester (excluding summer). Students with less than 55 credits will consult with their academic counselor on a schedule to meet their academic goals. Courses taken out of sequence may affect time to graduation. Students should consult their advising worksheet and academic counselor for an individualized degree plan.

NOTE: Since Charter Oak State College offers the flexibility of six start dates a year, students who start in the summer or in Term 2 of Fall/Spring will work with their counselor on an appropriate course sequence.

Semester 1 (12 credits)

IDS 101 Cornerstone
Credits: 3
Term: Fall T1
Minimum Grade: 'C'
Pre-Requisites: ENG 101
SWK 101 Intro to Social Work
Credits: 3
Term: Fall T1
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: IDS 101
Notes: If student has HSE 101 completed, can replace SWK 101 with a general education requirement
SWK 110 History of Social Welfare
Credits: 3
Term: Fall T2
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: IDS 101
SWK 115 Difference, Diversity and Privilege
Credits: 3
Term: Fall T2
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: IDS 101
Notes: Meets Diversity, Equity and Inclusion general education requirement Semester 2 (12 credits)

Semester 2 (12 credits)

SWK 225 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 1
Credits: 3
Term: Spring T1
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 101, 110
PSY 216 Statistics or MAT 105 Statistics
Credits: 3
Term: Spring T1
Minimum Grade: 'C'
Pre-Requisites: IDS 101
Notes: Meets Quantitative reasoning general ed requirement; if student has stats completed, can replace with PSY 410 Research Methods
SWK 226 Human Behavior in the Social Environment 2
Credits: 3
Term: Spring T2
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 101, SWK 110, SWK 225
General Education requirement or elective as needed
Credits: 3
Term: Spring T2

NOTE: Students will apply at the end of the second semester for admission into the social work program. Students should also complete a separate practicum application at this time.

Semester 3 (6 credits)

PSY 410 Research Methods
Credits: 3
Term: Summer Term 1
Pre-Requisites: IDS 101, ENG 102, MAT 105 or PSY 216
General Education requirement or elective as needed
Credits: 3
Term: Summer Term 2

Semester 4 (7-10 credits)

SWK 370 Practicum 1
Credits: 2
Term: Fall Full Semester
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: program admission, SWK 101, 110, 115, 225 and 226 Co-Req: SWK 371 and SWK 305
SWK 371 Seminar 1
Credits: 2
Term: Fall Full Semester
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: program admission, SWK 101, 110, 115, 225 and 226 Co-Req: SWK 370 and SWK 305
SWK 305 Direct Practice with Individuals/ Couples
Credits: 3
Term: Fall T1
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: program admission, SWK 101, 110, 115, 225 and 226 Co-Req: SWK 370 and SWK 371
General Education requirement or elective as needed
Credits: 3
Term: Fall T2

Semester 5 (7-10 credits)

SWK 372 Practicum 2
Credits: 2
Term: Spring Full Semester
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 370 & 371 Co-Req: SWK 373 and SWK 310
SWK 373 Seminar 2
Credits: 2
Term: Spring Full Semester
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 370 & 371 Co-Req: SWK 372 and SWK 310
SWK 310 Direct Practice with Families and Groups
Credits: 3
Term: Spring T1
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 305 Co-Req: SWK 372 and 373
General Education requirement or elective as needed
Credits: 3
Term: Spring T2

Semester 6 (7 credits)

SWK 415 Macro Social Work Practice
Credits: 3
Term: Summer T1
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 310 Co-Req: SWK 474 and 475
SWK 474 Practicum 3
Credits: 2
Term: Summer T1
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 372 & 373 Co-Req: SWK 415 and 475
SWK 475 Seminar 3
Credits: 2
Term: Summer T1
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 372 & 373 Co-Req: SWK 474 and SWK 415

Semester 7 (7-10 credits)

SWK 476 Practicum 4
Credits: 2
Term: Fall Full Semester
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 474 & 475 Co-Req: SWK 477 and 495
SWK 477 Seminar 4
Credits: 2
Term: Fall Full Semester
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 474 & 475 Co-Req: SWK 476 and SWK 495
SWK 495 Social Work Capstone
Credits: 3
Term: Fall T1
Minimum Grade: 'B'
Pre-Requisites: SWK 415 Co-Req: SWK 476 and 477
General Education requirement or elective as needed
Credits: 3
Term: Fall T2

Total Credits: 58-67

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Credits to Earn Degree: 120

Social Work Major Credits: 46

Minimum Institutional GPA: 2.0

General Education Credits: 40

Liberal Arts Credits: 30

Upper-Level Credits: 30

Credits can be utilized in multiple categories, i.e. general education credits may also be counted as liberal arts credits.
Students will fulfill their upper-level credit requirement within the social work major.

Program Notes

Students have two attempts to pass IDS 101 Cornerstone with a C or better. A “W” or “AW” counts as an attempt.
All Social Work program courses beginning with SWK 226 must be taken at Charter Oak State College for a minimum residency of 31 credits in the major.
Practicum placements will run for 4 consecutive semesters, starting in the fall and including the summer.
Students should consult the catalog for additional information regarding institutional policies: Catalog.

Disclaimer: Major maps are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required in a program of study. Please contact your academic counselor for assistance in the application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and planning for upcoming semesters.

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Your Program Director

Baindu Sudie Akinrotiba, PhD, LMSW

Dr. Akinrotiba is a social work educator, advocate, and practitioner with extensive national and international social work experience. Akinrotiba received her MSW from Washington University in St. Louis and her PhD in Education from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Akinrotiba is a licensed master social worker, trained in self-help group practice and therapeutic interventions for marginalized identity groups. Dr. Akinrotiba has prior experience as a BSW program coordinator, social work curriculum developer, and CSWE reaccreditation support. Prior to serving in social work education leadership, Dr. Akinrotiba was a Clinical Associate Professor and taught online and face-to-face foundation, generalist practice, and elective courses across bachelors and masters social work programs.

Your Practicum Director

Karen E. Edmond, LMSW

Professor Edmond brings over 20 years of experience in Social Work Education; 15 years in Field Education. She currently serves as a Field Commissioner for the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). She actively participates in developing and training emerging topics relevant to field directors across the CSWE membership. Students will benefit from her advocacy for establishing strong practicum experiences and internships throughout Connecticut, the nation, and abroad as well as a hands-on approach to the Program’s practicum education.

Phone: (860) 515-3895
Email: kedmond@charteroak.edu

Your Counselor

Shawn Holliday

Shawn is our Enrollment Counselor who specializes in working with public safety and social work professionals. He routinely visits police, fire, and EMT stations nationwide. Shawn has helped hundreds of working adults return to college to complete degrees they need to advance their careers.

Phone: (860) 515-3859
Email: sholliday@charteroak.edu
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