Department of Social Work
The Department of Social Work offers the Bachelor of Social Work degree, preparing and developing generalist social workers for culturally competent, transformative practice that promotes equity, social justice and well-being within a local-global context.
Bachelor of Social Work
A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree will equip students for immediate professional practice and effective service delivery with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in a wide range of health and human service practice settings. Once accreditation for the program is finalized, students will be eligible to apply for state licensure and be prepared to pursue graduate social work (MSW) studies.
Any admitted UTSA students may select social work as their major.
BSW Practice Sequence Application Requirements
Students who have successfully completed at least 42 hours of coursework, including the majority of their Texas Core Curriculum, may apply for formal admission to the BSW Upper Level Practice Sequence. Only students formally admitted to the BSW Practice Sequence will be eligible to continue on to take upper-division Social Work Core Curriculum courses.
To be formally admitted to the BSW Practice Sequence, students must, at minimum, meet the following criteria:
- Complete at least 42 semester credit hours of coursework, including the majority of the Texas Core Curriculum
- Attend a BSW Program Information Session
- Submit a completed application for admission to the UTSA BSW program
- Have an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
- Complete SWK 1013 with a “C-“ or better
- Complete SWK 2013 with a “C-“ or better either prior to admission or during the student’s first semester in the BSW Program
- Complete STA 1053 Basic StatisticsBasic Statistics with a “C-” or better
- Submit two Professional or Academic References
- Submit a Résumé
- Submit a 2–4-page Application Essay
Applications will be evaluated by the BSW Committee using a standard evaluation rubric to determine admission status. Students are notified of their admissions decision via email from the BSW Program Director or their designee. A social work major not accepted to the formal BSW Practice Sequence may apply a second time at the next available opportunity. If they are not accepted after the second attempt, they will be required to change their major.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor’s of Social Work must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The course listed below will satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements; however, if this course is taken to satisfy both requirements, students may need to take an additional course to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
STA 1053 Basic Statistics should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
| AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
| AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
| AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
| AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
| AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
| AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
| MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
| MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
| MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
| MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
| CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
| CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
| ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
| ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
| ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
| ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
| GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
| GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
| GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
| GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
| PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
| PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
| ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
| ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
| ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
| CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
| CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
| CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
| CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
| CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
| CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
| CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
| CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
| ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
| ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
| ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
| FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
| GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
| GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
| GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
| HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
| HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
| HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
| ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
| ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
| LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
| MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
| PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
| PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
| RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
| RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
| WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
| AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
| ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
| ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
| BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
| CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
| DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
| HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
| HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
| HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
| MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
| MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
| MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
| MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
| MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
| MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
| MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
| MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
| MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
| PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
| HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
| HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| and one of the following two courses: | ||
| POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
| POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
| ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
| BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
| ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
| GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
| HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
| HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
| IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
| PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
| First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
| Communication | 6 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 6 | |
| Government-Political Science | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
Gateway Course
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Social Work must successfully complete the following Gateway Course with a grade of "C-" or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete this course within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SWK 1013 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Required courses for Social Work Core | ||
| Introductory Course | 3 | |
SWK 1013 | Introduction to Social Work | |
| Diversity and Social Justice | 3 | |
SWK 2013 | Diversity and Social Justice in San Antonio and Beyond | |
| Policy | 3 | |
SWK 2103 | Social Welfare Policy Analysis | |
| Human Behavior | 6 | |
SWK 3013 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment I | |
SWK 3023 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | |
| Research | 3 | |
SWK 3203 | Applied Social Work Research | |
| Practice Courses | 15 | |
SWK 3403 | Ethics and Professionalism in Social Work | |
SWL 3413 | Generalist Social Work Practice | |
SWK 3423 | Practice Skills: Interviewing and Documentation | |
SWK 4103 | Methods I | |
SWK 4113 | Methods II | |
| Integrative Practice Seminar courses concurrent with practicum placement | 6 | |
SWK 4203 | Integrative Field Seminar I | |
SWK 4213 | Integrative Field Seminar II | |
| Field Practicum | 6 | |
SWK 4303 | Field Practicum I | |
SWK 4313 | Field Practicum II | |
| B. Support Electives | ||
| 1. SWK electives | 6 | |
Select two SWK elective courses: At least 3 of 6 SCH must be upper division. | ||
| 2. Cultural competence, diversity, and anti-racism electives | 6 | |
Select two courses from the list below: | ||
| African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | ||
| Topics in African American Studies | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Native North Americans | ||
| Language, Culture, and Society | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Criminal Justice | ||
| Gender and Crime | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | ||
| Multiculturalism in the Southwest | ||
| Inequality, Intersectionality, and Healthcare | ||
| Multicultural Psychology | ||
| Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Gerontology | ||
| Sociology of the Mexican American Community | ||
| Introduction to Women’s Studies | ||
| Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | ||
Additional courses not listed may be accepted with advisor approval. | ||
| 3. Local-Global thinking electives | 6 | |
Select two courses from the list below: | ||
| Global Sustainability | ||
| Urban Sustainability in Global Context | ||
| US in Global Context | ||
| Introduction to Global Politics | ||
| International Human Rights | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Latin American Foundations | ||
| Foundations of Civic Engagement | ||
| Spanish for Healthcare Professionals | ||
| Introduction to Translation and Interpreting | ||
| Transnational Feminisms | ||
Any modern language course at the 2000 level and above. | ||
Additional courses not listed may be accepted with advisor approval. | ||
Study abroad opportunities are encouraged, with advisor approval. | ||
| 4. Transformative thinking electives | 6 | |
Select two courses from the list below: | ||
| Media, Power, and Public Culture | ||
| Applied Anthropology | ||
| Criminological Theory | ||
| Restorative Justice | ||
| Pretrial Diversion and Problem-Solving Courts | ||
| Introduction to Health Communication | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Introduction to Leadership | ||
| Database Management in Community and Public Health | ||
| Sí se puede! Latino Leadership, Activism and Organizing | ||
| Nutrition in the Life Span | ||
| Civic Leadership Seminar | ||
| Essential Skills for a Career in Public Service (Research Capstone) | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Social Change and Development | ||
Additional courses not listed may be accepted with advisor approval. | ||
| C. Free electives in related disciplines | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 78 | |
Course Sequence Guides for Bachelor of Social Work
These course sequence guides are designed to assist students in completing the requirements for their UTSA undergraduate Social Work degree. These are merely guides. Students must satisfy other requirements of this catalog and meet with their academic advisor for individualized degree plans. Progress within these guides depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.
Bachelor of Social Work – Four-Year Academic Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core) | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (core) | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
| American History core | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Sciences core | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWK 1013 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
| Government-Political Science core | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Sciences core | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences core | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWK 2013 | Diversity and Social Justice in San Antonio and Beyond | 3 |
| American History core | 3 | |
| Component Area Option core | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWK 2103 | Social Welfare Policy Analysis | 3 |
| Creative Arts core | 3 | |
| Government-Political Science core | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture core | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWK 3013 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment I | 3 |
| SWK 3403 | Ethics and Professionalism in Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 3413 | Generalist Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWK 3023 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | 3 |
| SWK 3203 | Applied Social Work Research | 3 |
| SWK 3423 | Practice Skills: Interviewing and Documentation | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWK 4103 | Methods I | 3 |
| SWK 4203 | Integrative Field Seminar I | 3 |
| SWK 4303 | Field Practicum I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWK 4113 | Methods II | 3 |
| SWK 4213 | Integrative Field Seminar II | 3 |
| SWK 4313 | Field Practicum II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Social Work (SWK) Courses
SWK 1013. Introduction to Social Work. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This introductory course provides an overview of social work as a profession, with a focus on its unique principles, values and ethics, variety of areas of practice and commitment to advance human rights and social, racial, economic and environmental justice, and to promote human and social well-being. The course will also provide students with a critical understanding of the history and development of the profession. The course is open to all students. Students seeking formal admission to the BSW Program must earn a minimum grade of "C-" in order to be eligible for admission.
SWK 2013. Diversity and Social Justice in San Antonio and Beyond. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores how diversity and intersectionality shape human experience within the context of the societal and historical roots of social and racial injustices. The course also introduces distinct approaches to advancing social, racial, economic, and environmental justice through examining diverse local, national, and global voices and movements. The course is open to all students. Students seeking a BSW degree may complete this class prior to formal admission to the BSW Program or during their first semester in the program. Students must earn a minimum grade of "C-" in order to pass this course with credit toward their BSW degree.
SWK 2103. Social Welfare Policy Analysis. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines the overall structure of the American social welfare system from a historical multidimensional contextual perspective that emphasizes the diversity of clients/client systems, problems, needs, and injustices. It also considers the ways in which the social work profession has responded to the demands of social problems across key periods of the American social welfare experience. An emphasis is placed on policy analysis as a foundation for advocacy on behalf of clients/client systems.
SWK 3013. Human Behavior and the Social Environment I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to BSW Program or consent of social work advisor. This course focuses on building students' understanding of individual and family life span development with an emphasis on diversity and social justice issues. Ecological systems and cross-cultural development provide the organizing framework for this course. Attention is given to increasing students' understanding of individual and family dynamics by developing their abilities to understand, evaluate, and differentially apply multiple paradigms and theories.
SWK 3023. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of SWK 3013 or consent of social work advisor. This course focuses on human behavior in groups, organizations, and communities with an emphasis on diversity and social justice issues. Attention is given to increasing students' understanding of group, organizational, and community dynamics by developing their abilities to understand, evaluate, and differentially apply multiple mezzo and macro paradigms and theories.
SWK 3203. Applied Social Work Research. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to BSW Program or consent of social work advisor and completion of STA 1053 or the equivalent. This research course explores the role of research in culturally competent social work practice that emphasizes the diversity of clients/client systems, strengths, problems, needs, and injustices. The course focuses on research methods and the use of ethical scientific methods used by social workers for evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence.
SWK 3403. Ethics and Professionalism in Social Work. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to BSW Program or consent of social work advisor. This course socializes students to the social work profession, exploring and applying the NASW Code of Ethics, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners' Code of Conduct, and the International Federation of Social Workers' Statement of Ethical Principles. The student will apply professional self-presentation, take responsibility for personal and professional growth, learn professional behaviors in organizations, and apply ethical and professional skills at a local/state/federal and/or global context. Special emphasis will be placed on learning the importance of self-reflection, which incorporates an understanding of one's own personal values.
SWK 3413. Generalist Social Work Practice. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the BSW Program. This course focuses on the development of beginning knowledge, skills, and values needed to practice generalist social work within a community context. Emphasis will be placed on the ecosystems, strengths, empowerment, and antiracism perspectives as organizing frameworks for understanding clients/client systems. The student will learn how to apply theories to culturally-sensitive practice through classroom discussions and a community-oriented service learning project.
SWK 3423. Practice Skills: Interviewing and Documentation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Admission to the BSW Program and completion of SWK 3013. Through experiential simulations, application activities, and classroom discussions, the student will learn the skills to conduct a culturally responsive helping interview and to complete ethical and professional documentation.
SWK 4103. Methods I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of the majority of core social work courses and approval of social work advisor. This course, typically taken concurrently with SWK 4303 Field Practicum I, is designed to facilitate a student’s ability to apply culturally competent engagement, assessment, and intervention planning skills with individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations from a generalist social work perspective.
SWK 4113. Methods II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of SWK 4103 or approval of social work advisor. This course, typically taken concurrently with SWK 4313 Field Practicum II, is designed to facilitate the student’s ability to apply evidence-based interventions, termination, and research-informed evaluation practice skills with individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations from a generalist social work perspective.
SWK 4203. Integrative Field Seminar I. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SWK 4303. This course facilitates students' integration of their field practicum experience and the program's generalist academic curriculum. The students will engage in classroom discussions and analysis, connecting classroom learning with practice in the field while integrating theory with ethical professional practice.
SWK 4213. Integrative Field Seminar II. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of all generalist social work courses other than those taken concurrently with SWK 4213. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SWK 4313. Taken together with SWK 4313 during the student's final semester in the BSW Program, this course serves as the capstone course for the social work program. This generalist field practicum course builds on knowledge and skills gained in SWK 4203, with a focus on the continued integration of the program's academic curriculum and real-world generalist social work practice. It also serves as the bridge between program goals and generalist competencies. Students demonstrate program competency mastery through the completion of an independent capstone course paper.
SWK 4303. Field Practicum I. (0-15) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of the majority of core social work courses and approval of program advisor. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SWK 4203. This generalist field practicum course is designed to serve as the integration of professional knowledge, values, and skills in real-world practice. It is a practice course based on supervised assignments designed to facilitate the student's ability to develop and demonstrate independent learning competencies from a generalist social work perspective which includes skill in working with individuals, families, small groups, communities, and organizations. The student completes a minimum of 225 clock hours at an assigned field practicum site affiliated with UTSA. The student will continue in this same practicum setting for SWK 4313. Students must earn a minimum grade of "B-" in order to pass this course for credit toward the degree.
SWK 4313. Field Practicum II. (0-15) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of SWK 4203 and SWK 4303. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in SWK 4213. This generalist field practicum course builds on knowledge and skills gained in SWK 4303 and SWK 4203, with a focus on demonstrating an understanding of competencies from a generalist social work perspective and skill development with diverse clients/client systems. The student's assignment from SWK 4303 continues in the same field practicum setting. The student completes a minimum of 225 clock hours at an assigned field practicum site affiliated with UTSA. Students must earn a minimum grade of "B-" to pass this course for credit toward the degree.