Transfer Pathway: Social Work B.S.
Transfer Pathways allow you to complete your Transfer Pathway degree at a Minnesota State Community College and transfer to St. Cloud State University without losing credits or taking extra courses. You are guaranteed junior status and given assurance that all 60 of your credits will count toward the related bachelor’s degree.
After you are admitted to St. Cloud State University, you will complete 60 credits to earn your bachelor’s degree. For more information about how St. Cloud State can support your transfer, connect with a member of our Transfer Team.
Year Three
| 3rd Year/Fall Semester | ||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
| SW 330 | Human Interaction in Social Systems | 3 |
| SW 340 | Fundamentals of Generalist Practice | 3 |
| SW 345 | Cross-Cultural Practice | 3 |
| Semester Credits Total | 9 | |
Notes: Cohort 1 (this is first semester before admission into the Major)
Students must complete these courses or equivalent prior to Cohort 1: Dem. Citizenship(SW 190) or Am. National Gov. (POL111), Intro to Social Work (SW216), Human Bio (Bio 103), Dev. Psych (Psyc 240) or Human Growth & Dev. (CPSY 262) or Gen Psych (PSYC 115), Principles of Soc (Soc 160), and Statistics (STAT 193). Student must transfer Racial Issues course from MinnState College or complete Non-Oppressive Relationships (HURL 201) and Understanding Oppression (HURL 206) concurrently while in Cohort 1.
Application for Admission into the Major is REQUIRED during this semester
| 3rd Year/Spring Semester | ||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
| SW 350 | Social Work Research Methods | 3 |
| SW 360 | Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| SW 410 | Practice with Individuals/Families | 3 |
| Semester Credits Total | 9 | |
Notes: Cohort 2
Completion of Cohort 1 is Required before taking these courses.
Admission to Social Work Major is REQUIRED
Year Four
| 4th Year/Fall Semester | ||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
| SW 411 | Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
| SW 412 | Practice with Organization/Community | 3 |
| SW 442 | Professional Development | 3 |
| Semester Credits Total | 9 | |
Notes: Cohort 3
Successful Completion of cohort 2 is required
| 4th Year/Spring Semester | ||
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
| SW 444 | Internship in Social Work | 12 |
| SW 445 | PSY elective or minor | 3 |
| Semester Credits Total | 15 | |
Notes:
Updated: 4/19/2024
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