Social Welfare, B.A.
Introduction
Social Welfare, B.A. is a Bachelor program taught at Fresno Pacific University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Social Welfare, B.A. at Fresno Pacific University is a liberal arts major that integrates theory and practice. Students study human development, social policy, and social science methods while building an understanding of the relationship between social welfare and Christian faith. Course content also emphasizes social justice and professional ethics, and it includes the integration of faith and social welfare practice.
Learning combines classroom work with a volunteer placement coordinated and supported by faculty. Students also complete a research project with a final presentation. The curriculum includes required foundational and advanced courses in areas such as abnormal psychology, human behavior in the social environment, marriage and family, cultural competence, group work, and social welfare and public policy.
Modules
- SW 100 - Perspectives in Social Work
- SW 110 - Participation in Volunteer Services
- SW 220 - Helping People: An Introduction
- PSY 410 - Abnormal Psychology
- SW 300 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- SW 320 - Marriage and Family
- SW 330 - Cultural Competence in Professional Practice
- SW 400 - Foundations of Social Work Practice
- SW 410 - Working with Groups
- SW 420 - Becoming a Change Agent
- SW 452 - Social Welfare and Public Policy
- SW 484 - Social Science Research I
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Social Welfare, B.A. at Fresno Pacific University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Fresno Pacific University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fresno Pacific University as pre-requiste for admission in Social Welfare, B.A..
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Academic success requirements include:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0 scale is required
- Successful completion of prior lower-level social work courses
- A passion and calling for social work as a career
- Demonstrated knowledge of the social work profession
- Personal and professional aptitude
- Ability to meet all program and internship requirements
Students complete an application for Social Work Majors with a typed personal statement. All components of the admission packet must be submitted in its entirety to be reviewed. Incomplete or handwritten applications will not be accepted.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at http://www.fresno.edu/undergraduate/program/social-welfare-ba
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.