- Graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
- Graduates will be able to advance human rights and social, racial, economic and environmental justice.
- Graduates will be able to engage anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) in practice.
- Graduates will be able to engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
- Graduates will be able to engage in policy practice.
- Graduates will be able to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Graduates will be able to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Graduates will be able to intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Graduates will be able to evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all 1000- to 4000-level social work (SWRK) courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Undergraduate Core | 32-35 | |
| Required Social Work Courses | ||
| SWRK 1000 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SWRK 2300 | Human Behavior Social Environment | 3 |
| SWRK 3100 | Social Policy for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 3200 | Dismantling Oppression: Exploring Equity & Inclusion | 3 |
| SWRK 3300 | Social Work Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SWRK 3350 | Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 |
| SWRK 3440 | Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| SWRK 3500 | Social Work Practice with Organizations & Communities | 3 |
| SWRK 3600 | Financial Capability and Asset Building Practice | 3 |
| or ECON 1900 | Principles of Economics | |
| SWRK 3700 | Research Methods for a Diverse Society | 3 |
| SWRK 4100 | Social Work Practicum I | 5 |
| SWRK 4150 | Integrative Practice Seminar I | 1 |
| SWRK 4200 | Social Work Practicum II | 5 |
| SWRK 4250 | Integrative Practice Seminar II | 1 |
| General Electives | 43-46 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Continuation Standards
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CORE 1000 | Ignite First Year Seminar (Must be taken in first 36 hours at SLU/ Cannot carry attributes) | 2-3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community (Must be taken in first 36 hours at SLU/ Cannot carry attributes) | 1 |
| CORE 1900 | Eloquentia Perfecta 1: Written and Visual Communication (Should be taken in first 36 credit hours at SLU/Cannot carry attributes. Or semester two.) | 3 |
| SWRK 1000 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| CORE 3200 | Ways of Thinking: Quantitative Reasoning (Should be taken in first 45 credit hours at SLU) | 3 |
| Required Program Courses or General Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 1200 | Eloquentia Perfecta 2: Oral and Visual Communication (Should be taken in first 60 credit hours at SLU) | 3 |
| CORE 1700 | Ultimate Questions: Philosophy | 3 |
| SWRK 2300 | Human Behavior Social Environment | 3 |
| Required Program Courses or General Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 3800 | Ways of Thinking: Natural and Applied Sciences | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| Required Program Courses or General Electives | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 2800 | Eloquentia Perfecta 3: Creative Expression | 2-3 |
| CORE 3400 | Ways of Thinking: Aesthetics, History, and Culture | 3 |
| SWRK 3200 | Dismantling Oppression: Exploring Equity & Inclusion | 3 |
| SWRK 3300 | Social Work Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SWRK 3600 | Financial Capability and Asset Building Practice | 3 |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE 3600 | Ways of Thinking: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CORE 4000 | Collaborative Inquiry | 2-3 |
| SWRK 3100 | Social Policy for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 3350 | Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 |
| SWRK 3700 | Research Methods for a Diverse Society | 3 |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| SWRK 3440 | Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| SWRK 4100 | Social Work Practicum I | 5 |
| SWRK 4150 | Integrative Practice Seminar I | 1 |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 3500 | Social Work Practice with Organizations & Communities | 3 |
| SWRK 4200 | Social Work Practicum II | 5 |
| SWRK 4250 | Integrative Practice Seminar II | 1 |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 125-128 | |
For admission questions, contact:
Social Work School Graduate Admissions Office
314-977-2752
SSWadmissions@slu.edu
For program questions, contact:
Jin Huang, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Director of the Bachelor of Social Work Program
Professor of social work
jin.huang@slu.edu
314-977-2750
2+SLU programs provide a guided pathway for students transferring from a partner institution.