Social Work Minor
The Social Work Minor will broaden students’ knowledge and skill sets in the area of Social Work values, theories, practice principles and their use on micro, mezzo and macro system levels in diverse settings. Students will learn and engage in social work processes, collaborative problem-solving, direct practice, advocacy and community organizing that leverages the strengths and capacities of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Students will have the opportunity to take courses focused in either providing direct services or engaging in advocacy and policy practice.
This minor is offered in a fully online and blended formats.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
At the completion of Direct Practice Social Work minor, students will be able to:
PLO-1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
PLO-2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
PLO-3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
PLO-6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
PLO-7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
At the completion of Advocacy and Policy Social Work minor, students will be able to:
PLO-1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
PLO-2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
PLO-3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
PLO-6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
PLO-7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Social Work Minor Details:
- Requires 30 QH for completion
- Requires completion of one of the tracks:
- Direct Practice, or
- Advocacy and Policy
- Requires completion of 15 QH at NLU. transfer credit can be applied toward the minor from the Social Work program accredited through CSWE
- Requires completion of all courses in the minor with a grade of "C" or better
Required Courses - 30 QH
Core Courses - 20 QH
| SWK 200 | Introduction to Social Work and Social Justice | 5 |
| SWK 301 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment I | 5 |
| SWK 302 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment II | 5 |
| SWK 303 | Cultural Diversity and Social Justice | 5 |
Direct Practice - 10 QH
| SWK 304 | Social Work Practice I: Individuals and Families | 5 |
| SWK 305 | Social Work Practice II: Groups | 5 |
Advocacy and Policy - 10 QH
| SWK 306 | Social Work Practice III: Organizations and Communities | 5 |
| SWK 402 | Social Policy Analysis | 5 |