Program Overview
Social Work - Undergraduate (SSWU) Program
The Social Work - Undergraduate (SSWU) program at Temple University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in social work, preparing them for careers in the field. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and is committed to promoting social justice, human rights, and cultural competence.
Course Descriptions
The SSWU program offers a wide range of courses that cover various aspects of social work, including:
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- Social Welfare Policy
- Research Methods
- Practice Methods
- Field Education
Some of the specific courses offered in the program include:
- SSWU 0822: Human Behavior and the Photographic Image
- SSWU 2005: Introduction to the Social Work Profession I
- SSWU 2006: Introduction to the Social Work Profession II
- SSWU 2089: Service Learning in Social Work: A Pathway to Civic Engagement and Generalist Practicum
- SSWU 3003: History and Values of Social Welfare
- SSWU 3004: Social Welfare in the US
- SSWU 3007: Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- SSWU 3008: Foundations in Social Work Ethics
- SSWU 3009: Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Communities and Organizations
- SSWU 3011: The Social Worker in the Group
- SSWU 3096: Institutional Racism
- SSWU 4000: Special Topics in Social Work
- SSWU 4001: Seminar in Social Work Practice
- SSWU 4002: Seminar in Social Work Practice
- SSWU 4107: BSW Capstone I: Generalist Practicum Seminar
- SSWU 4187: Social Work Field Practicum I
- SSWU 4196: Motivational Interviewing and Writing for Generalist Social Work Practice
- SSWU 4207: BSW Capstone II: Generalist Practicum Seminar
- SSWU 4287: Social Work Field Practicum II
- SSWU 4296: Mezzo to Macro: Integrative Skills for Generalist Social Work Practice
- SSWU 4302: Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- SSWU 4303: Social Work with the Homeless
- SSWU 4306: Child Welfare Policy
- SSWU 4307: Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- SSWU 4308: Social Transformation
- SSWU 4309: Societal Responses to Aging
- SSWU 4311: Law and Practice of Human Services
- SSWU 4312: Loss and Grief
- SSWU 4314: Beyond the Binary: Intersections of Gender, Sexuality, and Health
- SSWU 4396: Introduction to Social Research
- SSWU 4407: Evaluating Programs and Practice in Social Work
- SSWU 4482: Independent Study in Social Work
Program Requirements
The SSWU program requires students to complete a minimum of 120 credits, including:
- 40 credits of general education courses
- 60 credits of social work courses
- 20 credits of elective courses
- A field education experience (SSWU 4187 and SSWU 4287)
Admission Criteria
Admission to the SSWU program is competitive and based on a holistic review of the applicant's:
- Academic record
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Relevant work or volunteer experience
Research Areas
The SSWU program faculty are engaged in research in various areas, including:
- Child welfare
- Mental health
- Substance abuse
- Social justice
- Human rights
- Cultural competence
Field Education
The SSWU program requires students to complete a field education experience, which provides hands-on training in social work practice. Students are placed in a social service agency or organization, where they work under the supervision of a licensed social worker.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the SSWU program are prepared for careers in a variety of settings, including:
- Child welfare agencies
- Mental health clinics
- Substance abuse treatment centers
- Hospitals
- Non-profit organizations
- Government agencies
Accreditation
The SSWU program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), which ensures that the program meets the highest standards of social work education.