The social work minor at Northern Kentucky University allows students to explore the social work profession along with its six core values— service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. Social workers empower individuals and communities to overcome challenges. They work with all people, including members of vulnerable and oppressed populations, across the lifespan.
This minor is perfectly suited for any student interested in advocating for social change and positively impacting the lives of vulnerable individuals and the communities in which they live. As such, it’s a great companion for individuals majoring in psychology, human services and addictions, criminal justice, sociology, and anthropology, to name
just a few.
Classes
Core Classes (15 credit hours)
- SWK 105: Social Work and the Community (3 credit hours)
- SWK 106: Introduction to Social Justice (3 credit hours)
- SWK 204: Social Work Ethics (3 credit hours)
- SWK 205: Inclusion, Oppression, and Social Work (3 credit hours)
- SWK 206: Professional Communication (3 credit hours)
Select one course from the following:
- SWK 415: Child Welfare PCWCP I (3 credit hours)
- SWK 474: Safety in Social Work Practice (1-4 credit hours)
- SWK 525: Substance Use & Misuse (3 credit hours)
- SWK 565: Compassion, Empathy, & Forgiveness (3 credit hours)
- SWK 572: Forensic Social Work (3 credit hours)
- SWK 576: Social Work & the Law (3 credit hours)
- SWK 577: Social Work in Law Enforcement Settings (3 credit hours)
- SWK 578: Aging & Mental Health (3 credit hours)
- SWK 579: Gerontology (3 credit hours)
- SWK 594: Special Topics: Issues in Social Work (3 credit hours)
- SWK 595: Social Work Study Abroad (3 credit hours)
Total Requirement for Social Work Minor (18 credit hours)
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