Four-Year Degree Plan: Bachelor of Social Work

The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.

Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.

Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.

You can complete the social work major 100% online or on campus (seated classes).

The following degree plan, last reviewed 08-30-2022, is based on the 2021-22 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

Courses Hours
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Quantitative Literacy - General Education 3
Total hours 14

Second semester (spring)

Courses Hours
The Arts - General Education 3
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Oral Communication - General Education 3
Humanities - General Education 3
General elective or course for minor 3
Total hours 15

Third semester (fall)

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Life Sciences (lab) - General Education 4
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Public Issues - General Education 3
Total hours 16

Fourth semester (spring)

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Written Communication and Integrative and Applied Learning - General Education 3
Physical Sciences (no lab) - General Education 3
General elective or course for minor 3
Total hours 16

Fifth semester (fall)

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General elective or course for minor 4
Total hours 16

Sixth semester (spring)

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Social work elective 3
Total hours 15

Seventh semester (fall)

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Social work elective 3
General elective or course for minor 4
Total hours 16

Eighth semester (spring)

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Total hours 12

Tips for success

  • Apply to the program during the spring semester of your sophomore year.
  • Must obtain a “C” or higher in all SWK prefixed required courses.
  • Formal admission into the BSW Program is required to enroll in SWK 304 and higher.
  • A minor is not required.