Social Work Pathway Curriculum Map

Suggested Full-Time Course Map
Year 1
Autumn
Core

Social Intervention: Direct Practice  

Core

Social Intervention: Programs & Policies

Core

Foundational Diversity Course

Field Education Practicum

Field Practicum

Winter
Core

Social Intervention: Direct Practice  

Core

Social Intervention: Programs & Policies 

Core

Research and Evaluation

Field Education Practicum

Field Practicum

Spring
Core

Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE) or Advanced HBSE Course

Core

Foundational Research or Specialized Diversity

Level of Practice Skills

Level of Practice Course 1

Field Education Practicum

Field Practicum

The Core Curriculum includes 9 courses that build a foundation in social work knowledge and practice. 

Year 2
Autumn
Integrated Pathway

Pathway Course 1

Level of Practice Skills

Level of Practice Course 2

Core

Advanced Research or Specialized Diversity Course

Field Education Practicum

Field Practicum

Winter
Integrated Pathway

Pathway Course 2

Level of Practice Skills

Level of Practice Course 3

Elective

Elective Course Option

Field Education Practicum

Field Practicum

Spring
Integrated Pathway

Pathway Course 3

Elective

 Elective Course Option

Elective

Elective Course Option

Field Education Practicum

Field Practicum

  • Students select one of five pathways and complete three integrated pathway courses that examine the systems, issues, and interventions central to their chosen area of focus.
  • Students also complete three Levels of Practice Skills courses, which provide opportunities to develop and strengthen applied practice skills.
  • Field Education Practicum is completed each quarter across both years of the program, integrating classroom learning with supervised practice experience.
  • Students may use three elective courses to customize their program of study. Electives may be used to deepen knowledge in a particular area, explore additional interests, or complete additional practice-skills coursework.