The social work minor exposes students to the profession of social work and its mission to enhance well-being and quality of life for all people, especially those who are oppressed, or vulnerable.
Students enrolled in any of the University's baccalaureate degree programs may elect to complete a minor. This may be a particularly attractive program for those majoring in English/humanities, social sciences, or business and for those planning to attend law school. Any minor requires you to complete a minimum of 15 hours, with a minimum grade of "C". Courses taken on a pass/no-credit basis may not be applied to the minor. No more than 9 of these hours may count toward your major.
This degree is coordinated by the Department Chair. For additional information, contact the Social Sciences secretary at (740) 351–3143 or social.sciences@shawnee.edu.
Social Work Core Courses (minimum of 9 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI 2204 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOCI 3305 | Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SOCI 4403 | Field Experience in Social Work | 3 |
Social Work Content Courses (minimum of 12 hours)
Choose a total of 2 courses (6 credit hours) from both of the following groups.
Group One - Human Behavior in the Social Environment (minimum of 6 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2130 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4161 | Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 2201 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 |
| SOCI 2234 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| SOCI 3311 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOCI 3325 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOCI 3326 | Small Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SOCI 4444 | Social Deviance | 3 |
Group Two - Cultural Competency (minimum of 6 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 2250 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOCI 2224 | Urban Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 3310 | Gender Socialization | 3 |
| SOCI 3312 | Sociology of Religion | 3 |
| SOCI 3320 | Sociology of Culture | 3 |
| SOCI 3340 | Sociology of Appalachia | 3 |
| SOCI 4429 | Contemporary Minority Relations | 3 |