University General Course Catalog 2021-2022

Nov 09, 2024

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Social Work, B.S.W. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 60 units must be taken at a 4-year institution with a minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit Transferology.
See the Social Work, B.S.W. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Contact Information

University of Nevada, Reno
Transfer Center
(775) 784-4700 option 2
http://www.unr.edu/transfer
Fitzgerald Student Services Building, Second Floor

Division of Health Sciences Advising
(775) 682-5930
askdhs@unr.edu
https://hs.unr.edu/
OSN 104

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (15 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 units) CO2 *
CPD 116 - Substance Abuse-Fundamental Facts and Insights (3 units) *
SW 101 - Introduction to Social Work (3 units) *
Fine Arts (3 units) CO7

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology (3 units) CO6 *
BIOL 100 - General Biology for Non-Science Majors (3 units) CO4 *
PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking & Reasoning (3 units) *
SW 250 - Social Welfare History and Policy (3 units) *

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)

ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 units) CO6 *
COM 101 - Oral Communications (3 units) *
Science (3 units)
Humanities (3 units)
Elective (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)

HDFS 201 - Life Span Human Development (3 units) *
PSY 101- General Psychology (3 units) *
ECON 100 - Introduction to Economics (3 units) CO6, CO12 * OR
ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units) CO6 *
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8
Elective (3 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

PSY 341 - Foundations of Abnormal Psychology (3 units)
SW 310 - Structural Oppression (3 units)
SW 321 - Basics of Professional Communication (3 units)
Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO10 (outside SW)
SW Elective (3 units)

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)

SW 311 - Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior (3 units)
SW 351 - The Global Context of Social Work (3 units) CO11
Capstone Integration & Synthesis (3 units) CO13 (Must be taken in residence at UNR)
Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO10 (outside SW)
SW Elective (3 units)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)

SW 420 - Social Work Methods with Individuals (3 units) CO12
SW 424 - Social Work Methods with Couples and Families (3 units)
SW 440 - Introduction to Social Work Research (3 units) CO9
SW 480 - Field Experience in Social Work I (6 units) CO14

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

SW 421 - Social Work Methods with Groups (3 units)
SW 427 - Social Work Methods with Organizations, Communities, and Legislatures (3 units)
SW 441 - Data Analysis for Social Workers (3 units)
SW 481 - Field Experience in Social Work II (6 units)

Legend

* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.