Social Work Transfer Pathway

The 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 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: BS

Degree: Social Work

Total Credits: 60

 

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 semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.

Admission & Application Requirements
LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses