2026-2027 Course Catalog
Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/minors/socw/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate_index/
for the Undergraduate Minor in Social Work
The Social Work Minor is designed for students interested in combining a primary academic area with social welfare and professional social work content. It emphasizes synthesis and application of social work theories, policies and research in the development of comprehensive solutions to major social problems.
Undergraduate Social Work email: undergradsocialwork@illinois.edu
for the Undergraduate Minor in Social Work
Minimum required hours and supporting coursework: At least six hours of advanced (300-400 level) coursework must be distinct from credit earned for the student's major or another minor. Minimum hours for minor: 18 credit hours.
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | Minor required courses: | | 12 | | SOCW 200 | Introduction to Social Work | | | SOCW 300 | | | | SOCW 410 | Social Welfare Pol and Svcs | | | SOCW 451 | HBSE I: Human Development | | | Choose Two: | | 6 | | SOCW 220 | Technology and Social Issues | | | SOCW 240 | Death & Dying | | | SOCW 245 | Doing Good through the Nonprofit Sector | | | SOCW 297 | Asian Families in America | | | SOCW 310 | UG Research Assistance | | | SOCW 315 | Social Work Services for Older Adults | | | SOCW 321 | Social Entre & Social Change | | | SOCW 330 | International Perspectives | | | SOCW 360 | Social Work and the Military | | | SOCW 370 | Social Work and Disability Studies | | | SOCW 380 | Current Topics in Social Work | | | SOCW 412 | Social Work with Latine | | | SOCW 416 | Child Welfare Issues & Trends | | | SOCW 418 | Independent Study | | | SOCW 420 | Subst Use in Social Context | | | SOCW 425 | Queer Visibility | | | SOCW 445 | Social Enterprise Lab | | | SOCW 455 | Social Work with Women | | | SOCW 475 | Undergraduate Research Abroad | | | SOCW 480 | UG Research Project | | | Total Hours | | 18 |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Social Work
- Grasp the core values of social work, including service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
- Gain an understanding of human behavior in the social environment across the lifespan.
- Learn about the history and current structures of social welfare services and policies.
- Understand the ethical principles and standards of the social work profession.
- Develop cultural competency to work effectively in a diverse society.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Social Work
School of Social Work
Director of BSW program: Flavia Andrade\ School of Social Work website\ School of Social Work faculty\ 1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL 61801\ (217) 244-5246\ undergradsocialwork@illinois.edu
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