Social Work Minor

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

Required Courses

The minor in social work consists of 24 units to include

PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology Units: 3
SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society Units: 3
SWORK 110 - Social Work Fields of Service Units: 3
SWORK 120 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Units: 3
SWORK 350 - Cultural Pluralism Units: 3
SWORK 360 - Perspectives on Human Behavior and the Social Environment Units: 3
SWORK 370 - Social Policies and Social Issues Units: 3

Three Units Selected from

SWORK 400 - Social Work Practice: Child Welfare Units: 3
SWORK 410 - Social Work Practice: Family Issues Units: 3
SWORK 430 - Alcohol and Other Drug Problems: Prevention and Intervention Units: 3
SWORK 496 - Experimental Topics Units: 1-4
GERO 520 - Analysis of Programs for the Aging Units: 3