Minor in Social Work

FOUNDATIONS MINOR (Minimum 15 credits)

Enhance any VU degree with a social work foundation minor, providing practical skills for anyone going into a service-oriented field.

FOUNDATIONS MINOR		(Minimum 15 credits)
SOCW 151	Introduction to the Profession of Social Work	3 cr.
SOCW 210	Social Welfare Policy: History and Programs	3 cr.
SOCW 220	Human Behavior and Social Environment	3 cr.
SOCW 240	Communication and Counseling Skills	3 cr.
SOCW 260	Diverse Populations: Human Rights & Justice	3 cr.
SOCW 290	Topics in Social Work	1-3 cr.
SOCW 390	Advanced Topics in Social Work	1-3 cr.

DIRECT PRACTICE MINOR (Minimum 15 credits)

Build your skillset working directly with people through a direct practice minor, designed to build your skills with clients. Great for psychology, nursing, communication, foreign language, education and theology students!

DIRECT PRACTICE MINOR		(Minimum 15 credits)
SOCW 151	Introduction to the Profession of Social Work	3 cr.
SOCW 220	Human Behavior and Social Environment	3 cr.
SOCW 240	Communication and Counseling Skills	3 cr.
SOCW 356	Generalist Practice with Individuals	3 cr.
SOCW 455	Generalist Practice with Families and Groups	3 cr.

POLICY PRACTICE MINOR (Minimum 15 credits)

Want experience with lobbying and advocacy efforts? The policy practice minor will help you build your advocacy skills and give you the chance to practice them in real settings. Perfect for anyone interested in leadership, advocacy, communications and public policy.

POLICY PRACTICE MINOR		(Minimum 15 credits)
SOCW 151	Introduction to the Profession of Social Work	3 cr.
SOCW 210	Social Welfare Policy: History and Programs	3 cr.
SOCW 260	Diverse Populations: Human Rights & Justice	3 cr.
SOCW 410	Social Welfare Policy: Analysis and Advocacy	3 cr.
SOCW 456	Generalist Practices with Organizations & Communities	3 cr.