Social Work Minor
Contact
Caryn Husman, MS, OTR/L
Director, Department of Health Promotion Studies
chusman@une.edu
Mission
The Mission of the Social Work program at the University of New England is to foster an innovative and inclusive learning environment that nurtures a sense of responsibility toward the well-being of individuals, local and global communities, and the environment. Grounded in the values of social work and the person-in-environment framework, our program prepares students to collaborate across disciplines while addressing the dynamic challenges of a changing world. The social work program is committed to educating future social workers to embrace the richness of diversity and challenge oppression in all of its forms.
Program Description
Students must take 18 credits to complete this minor. Classes can be taken in any order barring any prerequisites that may be required for some courses.
Transfer Credit
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Admissions
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Financial Information
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more tuition and fee information, please consult this catalog’s Financial Information section.
Curricular Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Required Courses | ||
| SSW 300 | Human Behavior and Social Work Theory I | 3 |
| SSW 320 | Human Behavior and Social Work Theory II | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Health/Wellness/Aging Society | ||
| Substance Misuse & Prevention | ||
| Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy | ||
| Interpersonal & Community Violence | ||
| Advocacy in Social Work Practice | ||
| Ethics in Social Work Practice | ||
| Grief & Loss | ||
| Groups and Communities | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Foundations in Public Health | ||
| Intro to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Special Education | ||
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.