The undergraduate minor in social work requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in social work courses, including 12 s.h. taken at the University of Iowa, 6 s.h. of which must be numbered 3000 or above. Students complete one required course and 12 s.h. of departmental elective coursework. They must maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework for the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.
Social work professional core courses required for the major are not available to students enrolled in the social work minor.
A social work minor provides students with foundational knowledge and skills to better understand and address social issues that affect individuals and communities. Students who are interested in the helping professions, human service organizations, and social change work may benefit from this minor. A social work minor is designed to complement a range of majors and disciplines, including social sciences, business, law, education, and public health.
The minor in social work requires the following coursework.
Required Course
Transfer students can view transfer course tables for approved equivalent courses. Students who have taken an introductory course not listed there may contact the School of Social Work for further guidance.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| SSW:1022 | Social Justice and Social Welfare in the United States | 3 |
Electives
Students select 12 s.h. from the following; many courses have an online section.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SSW:1200 | Mental Health Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| SSW:1800 | Aging Matters: Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| SSW:2700 | Introduction to Understanding Trauma and Resilience | 3 |
| SSW:3135 | Global Aging | 3 |
| SSW:3500 | Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I | 3 |
| SSW:3600 | Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II | 3 |
| SSW:3712 | Human Sexuality, Diversity, and Society | 1-3 |
| SSW:3729 | Substance Use and Abuse | 2-3 |
| SSW:3786 | Death/Dying: Issues Across the Life Span | 3-4 |
| SSW:3796 | Family Violence | 2-3 |
| SSW:3797 | Child Welfare Policy and Practice | 3 |
| SSW:3900 | Campus Sexual Assault: Policy, Prevention, and Intervention | 3 |
| SSW:4100 | Social Work in the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| SSW:4155 | Treatment of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| SSW:4700 | Motivational Interviewing in Diverse Application | 3 |