University Core Curriculum Requirements
General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
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Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
Engaged Learning Experiences | |
Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Major in Social Work for the Bachelor of Social Work Degree
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
Liberal Arts | ||
ANTH-212 | Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BIO-100 | Introduction To Biology | 3 |
PSYC-100 | Survey Of Psychology | 3 |
SOC-100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
Social Work | ||
SWK-200 | Introduction To Social Work | 3 |
SWK-207 | Social Welfare Policy I | 3 |
SWK-303 | Writing Intensive Program: Human Behavior And The Social Environment I | 3 |
SWK-304 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
SWK-305 | Social Work Practice II | 3 |
SWK-306 | Human Behavior In The Social Environment II | 3 |
SWK-309 | Research And Quantitative Applications In Social Work | 3 |
SWK-310 | Research Seminar I | 3 |
SWK-311 | Research Seminar II | 3 |
SWK-353 | Field Seminar I | 3 |
SWK-354 | Field Seminar II | 3 |
SWK-355 | Field Practicum I | 3 |
SWK-356 | Field Practicum II | 3 |
SWK-357 | Social Welfare Policy II | 3 |
Electives in Social Work | ||
Select one of the following Values and Knowledge electives: | 3 | |
Community Analysis | ||
Analysis Of Cross Culture Interaction | ||
Issues In Social Service Delivery | ||
Human Sexuality And Social Work | ||
Social Work And The Law | ||
Services To Children & Adolescents | ||
Women And Social Work | ||
Social Work Practice With Immigrants & Refugees I | ||
Social Work Advocacy | ||
Domestic Violence Social Work:Theory And Practice | ||
Select one of the following Skills electives: | 3 | |
Writing Intensive Program:International Social Work | ||
Social Work Practice With Immigrants & Refugees II | ||
Social Work With Latino Communities | ||
Social Work Practice With Families | ||
Social Work With Groups | ||
Administration And Planning In Social Work | ||
Social Work Practice In Community Settings | ||
Total Hours | 60 |
Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and no less than a C in all required courses for the social work major. Students planning to pursue the MSW need a 3.0 cumulative GPA and no less than a B in all social work courses.
Students interested in the major in social work must schedule an appointment with a social work advisor by calling the social work office: (773) 442-4760
Students should seek advisement from a program advisor right away to assure compliance with prerequisites and required sequencing of courses.
Students need to complete all General Education and Liberal Arts requirements in order to move beyond SWK-200 SWK-207.
Social Work students are suggested to take MATH-112 or MATH-113 to meet math requirement.
This sample curricular map is provided to guide you in the planning of your progression for this major. This guide should not replace regular consultations with your program advisor. For specific recommendations of courses not identified, please consult your program advisor.
First Year | ||
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Term 1 | Hours | |
SOC-100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
General Education-MATH | 3 | |
General Education-Humanities | 3 | |
General Education-Fine Arts | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
ANTH-212 | Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
PSYC-100 | Survey Of Psychology | 3 |
General Education-Fine Arts | 3 | |
General Education-Natural Science | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
SWK-200 | Introduction To Social Work | 3 |
BIO-100 | Introduction To Biology | 3 |
General Education-Humanities | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
University Req. - ELEX | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
SWK-207 | Social Welfare Policy I | 3 |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
General Education-Humanites | 3 | |
General Education-Natural Science | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
SWK-303 | Writing Intensive Program: Human Behavior And The Social Environment I | 3 |
SWK-304 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
SWK-309 | Introduction To Social Work Research | 3 |
SWK Elective | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
SWK-305 | Social Work Practice II | 3 |
SWK-306 | Human Behavior In The Social Environment II | 3 |
SWK-357 | Social Welfare Policy II | 3 |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
SWK-310 | Research Seminar I | 3 |
SWK-355 | Field Practicum I | 3 |
SWK-353 | Field Seminar I | 3 |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
SWK-311 | Research Seminar II | 3 |
SWK-354 | Field Seminar II | 3 |
SWK-356 | Field Practicum II | 3 |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
SWK Elective | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours: | 120 |