1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Social Work
(76 credits)
Department of Social Work
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work
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 (509)
Department Assistant
 Diane Somerday 123 Senior Hall (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
WHATCOM COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10-13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
MATH/SCIENCE (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (27-30 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
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)
CMST 225 Intercultural Communication (5)
HIST& 215 Women in US History (5)
FILM 160 American Women Filmmakers (5)
SOC 250 Multicultural Issues (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5)
ART 106 Art of the Pacific Northwest Native Americans (3)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 105 World Geography in Transition (5)
PHIS 140 Intro to World Religions (5)
POLS& 201 Intro to Political Theory (5)
ANTH& 235 Cross Cultural Medicine (5)
HIST 220 Modern Asia (5)
HIST 225 History/Politics of the Middle East Present (5)
HIST 230 Survey of Russian History (5)
HIST 208 History of Africa from 1800 to Present (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
SOC 220 Contemporary Social Issues (5)