1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Social Work
(76 credits)
Department of Social Work
College of Social Sciences
Why study social work? If you want a career with meaning, action, diversity, satisfaction and an abundance of options, social work is for you! Social workers are skilled professionals who work hard to empower individuals, relieve suffering and affect social change. Baccalaureate social workers are generalists who work in a variety of settings and a common core of values, knowledge and skills. Social work is an excellent career choice for those who care about human dignity and social justice – and it may be just what you are looking for. Social Work Major (76 credits) Required Courses SOWK 273 Introduction to Social Work (5) SOWK 378 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (4) SOWK 379 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (4) SOWK 381 Diversity and Social Work Practice (4) SOWK 459 Survey of Microsystemic Practice Theories (4) SOWK 468 Social Work Research (4) SOWK 469 Data Analysis for Social Work (4) SOWK 470 Social Policy Analysis (4) SOWK 475 Social Work Engagement and Assessment I (4) SOWK 476 Social Work Engagement and Assessment II (4) SOWK 477 Social Work with Communities (4) SOWK 478 Social Work with Individuals (4) SOWK 479 Social Work with Groups (4) SOWK 480 Field Preparation (1) SOWK 482 Practicum (15) SOWK 490 Social Work Senior Capstone (4) BASW required elective (3 credits) Note: two years of a single high school foreign language or one year of a single college level foreign language is required. You must apply and be admitted to this major. Go to ewu.edu/basw for more information.
Department Chair
Martha Raske 208 Senior Hall Cheney, WA (509)
Department Assistant
 Diane Somerday 123 Senior Hall Cheney, WA (509)
Sample Careers
Family and Children’s Services
Mental Health
Older Adults
Addictions
Disabilities
Health Care
Case Management
Populations at Risk

2. AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition
ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or
ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or
ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SOC 110 Introduction to Social Work (5)
SOWK 273 Intro to Social Work (5)
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies (5)
CHST 112 Chicano Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5)
SOC 151 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 174 Western World History – Latin America (5)
HIST 274 Eastern World History – East Asia (5)
PHIL 275 Comparative World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)