Social Work, Minor
Enhancing your understanding of how social systems, human behavior, and community dynamics work in a way that will expand your future career opportunities.
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The Social Work minor program will take you on an interdisciplinary journey – designed to complement a broad spectrum of academic majors – equipping you with critical insights into human behavior, social issues, and community dynamics that can be applied in any career where empathy, advocacy, and understanding are essential.
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Public University Price, Private University Experience
A Lifetime of Value
Social Work, Minor
The Social Work minor will introduce you to issues like poverty, inequality, discrimination, and social justice; develop your skills in communication, problem solving, and advocacy; and deepen your understanding of social policy.
Educational Objectives
Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach will provide you with a dynamic learning experience with faculty from a variety of academic departments, broadening your overall perspective and enriching your coursework.
Our dedicated faculty are practitioners in the health and human services sector, which means your courses will incorporate the most relevant and current knowledge and issues affecting the health of communities throughout our region.
Our focus on equity, social justice, and collaborative leadership is integral to social work and will set you apart as a leader in the helping professions capable of bringing a higher level of positive change to the communities in which you work.
Our programmatic depth and breadth will strengthen your foundation for a career in human services, nonprofit work, counseling, public health, and education, among other fields.
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Complete both of the following courses:
- SW 205 - Introduction to Social Work Units: 3
- SW 405 - Social Work Case Management Units: 3
Complete two of the following courses:
- SW 406 - Social Work with Groups Units: 3
- SW 415 - Social Work with Children, Youth and Families Units: 3
- SW 425 - Social Welfare Policy Units: 3
- SW 435 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders Units: 3
- SW 455 - Social Work with Older Adults Units: 3
Faculty & Staff
Our faculty are accomplished leaders and active practitioners in the health and human services sector who will support you throughout your experience in the minor program.
Jim Raines
Professor
Lena Allen
Faculty Additional Employment, Faculty Additonal Employment, Field Education Coordinator & Lecturer
Julie Altman
Professor, Acting Department Chair AY
Amber Brumley
Lecturer, Special Consultant
Merideth Canham-Nelson
Lecturer, Special Consultant
Denise Carrillo
Lecturer, Special Consultant
Vanessa H. Gonzales
Administrative Support Coordinator
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Study Social Work in an inspiring coastal environment where we are truly committed to mentorship and an engaging student experience.
Find out more about the Social Work program and other degrees offered in Health, Human Services, and Public Policy.