The Social Work Curriculum

The B.A. in Social Work at Pacific Lutheran University is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level generalist social work practice. The social work curriculum is based on an integrated, developmental approach to learning and reflects a national consensus on social work education. Each course counted in the Social Work major must be completed with at least a C-.

Requirements for those majoring in both sociology & criminal justice and social work

84 semester hours

  • SOCW 290, 335, 336, 350, 360, 460, 465, 480, and 481
  • SOCI 101, 210 or 240, 230 or 336 (230 is recommended), 496, 499, a 400-level elective, and 8 elective hours
  • SOCI 301 and 302
  • STAT 231, 232, or 242
  • PSYC 101

Declare Your Major or Minor

To declare a major/minor in social work, schedule an appointment with Heidi Brocious, BSW Chair by email: hbrocious@plu.edu, or speak with your advisor.