University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT) 
    
    Dec 23, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)

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


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

GBC 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 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken 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 the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
  • 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.

Academic Advising Information


University of Nevada, Reno
School of Social Work
(775)784-6542
http://www.unr.edu/social-work
AB 523

GBC Admissions Advising & Career Center
(775) 327-2068
http://www.gbcnv.edu/career/
Berg Hall

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and GBC 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 GBC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

Recommended Schedule


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

Capstone Integration & Synthesis course (3 units) CO13 (must be taken in residence at UNR).

Associate’s First Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
  • MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 units) CO2
  • SW 101 - Introduction to Social Work (3 units)
  • Fine Arts (3 units) CO7
  • COM 113 - Oral Communications​​​​​​​ (3 units) 

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)


  • SW 250 - Social Welfare History and Policy (3 units)
  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
  • Scientific Data (3 units) CO4
  • PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) CO6
  • Humanities (3 units) 

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)


  • SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology (3 units) CO6
  • SW 230 - Crisis Intervention (3 units)
  • Scientific Reasoning (3 units) CO4L
  • Humanities/Fine Arts (3 units)
  • SW 321-Basics of Professional Communication (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)


  • HDFS 201 - Lifespan Human Development (3 units)
  • PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics (3 units) CO6, CO8
  • Diversity and Equity course outside of SW: recommended WMST 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies (3 units) CO10
  • Technological Proficiency: recommended IS 101 (3 units)
  • General Elective: recommended HMS 200 (3 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 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.