Bachelor of Social Work Degree (124 Cr.)

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General Education Requirements

For details, see Bachelor of Arts degree .

First Year VUE: 8 Cr.

VUE 101 - Valparaiso University Experience: Exploring Values Credits: 4
VUE 102 - Valparaiso University Experience: Finding Your Voice Credits: 4

Religious Studies: 6 Cr.

REL 100 - Religion and Society Credits: 3
Second Religious Studies Course Credits: 3

Writing Intensive Course: 3 Cr.

Writing in the Discipline

Capstone Writing Assignment

The Capstone Writing Assignment (CWA) requirement may be fulfilled by completing a department-designated assignment, often assigned in capstone courses. Senior standing recommended.

Cultural Diversity: 11 Cr.

World Language Credits: 8
Cultural Diversity course Credits: 3

Humanities: 6 Cr.

Two courses, one each from two different areas:

Fine and Performing Arts Credits: 3
History Credits: 3
Literature Credits: 3
Philosophy Credits: 3

Social Sciences: 6 Cr.

Natural Sciences: 6-8 Cr.

Quantitative Analysis: 3-4 Cr.

Health and Wellness: 1 Cr.

XS 101 - Wellness and Stress Credits: 1

Major Field Requirements

The first major, if the student has a double major, must be social work. See Social Work for specific major requirements.