The well-being of our human society is a chief concern of the field of social work. Social workers help meet basic human needs, especially for those who are vulnerable, abused or marginalized. Social workers are interested in the betterment of the individual and the betterment of society as a whole.
Students of social work are better informed as citizens; they learn a great deal about society, its problems and values, as well as how to address societal concerns. While the social work minor does not certify students as professional social workers or provide state licensure, it may lead to rewarding graduate level work required for certification and licensure. Students may find the minor in social work to be an attractive and interesting enhancement to their major course of study especially in sociology, psychology and criminal justice and an entry to careers in various social services organizations.
The minor in social work requires 21 semester hours. Students planning to minor in social work must complete, with a grade of C or better, at least four of the six courses at Saint Xavier University. A maximum of one course from the student's major requirements may be applied to the minor.
Requirements
Required Courses (15 credit hours)
Only one course can apply to the minor from the student's major. Some courses may have prerequisites.
- ANTH 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
- PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology (3)
- SOC 190: Introduction to Social Work (3)
- SOC 216: Career Training for Social Work (3)
- SOC 375: Internship/Practicum (3)
- Electives (6 credit hours)
Note - SOC 216: Career Training in Social Work (3). This required course is a Fall I 8-week course. This course should help students secure their internship for the spring semester.
SOC 190 is offered every fall, SOC 375 is offered every spring. SOC 216 is offered every Fall I for students who minor in social work and who plan to take SOC 375 in the spring. SOC 190 and SOC 216 could be taken in the same semester.
Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose one course from Race, Class, Gender and Society and one course from Working with the Individual and Family.
Race, Class, Gender and Society
Complete one of the following:
- ANTH 309: Gender and Globalization (3)
- CJ 245: Race, Class, and Gender and the Criminal Justice System (3)
- CJ 307: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency (3)
- CJ 316: Victimology (3)
- COMM 350: Gender, Identity and Communication (3)
- PSYCH 328: Sex and Gender (3)
- SOC 243: Chicago Neighborhoods (3)
- SOC 221: Social Problems (3)
- SOC 325: Race, Class, Gender and Justice (3)
- SOC 224: Invention of Race (3)
- SOC 275: Women, Change and Society (3)
- SOC 310: Mind, Self and Society (3)
- COMM 203: Intercultural Communication (3)
- GERON 101: Introduction to Aging (3)
- PSYCH 199: Lifespan Development (3)
- PSYCH 200: Child Development (3)
- PSYCH 201: Adolescence Development (3)
- PSYCH 224: Adulthood and Aging (3)
- PSYCH 354: Psychology of Addiction (3)
- SOC 210: Sociology of the Family (3)
- SOC 290: Death, Dying and Suicide (3)
- SOC 318: Sociology of Aging (3)
- SOC 327: Sociology of Childhood (3)
- SOC 335: The Art and Science of Reminiscing (3)