BA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences: Social Welfare Concentration/
BS in Early Childhood Education: Co-concentration in Social Welfare
The Concentration in Social Welfare draws from multiple academic disciplines and uses these to explore and understand effective methods to respond to human needs and alleviate suffering. The knowledge base for this concentration includes applications of psychology, anthropology, sociology, statistics, criminal justice and public health. Courses encompass social policy, history, human rights, epidemiology, community action and casework, social research, and counseling. A global perspective is fostered throughout the curriculum. Students learn to apply a social change perspective to working and advocating effectively within diverse, urban communities. Students who successfully complete the concentration are prepared to work in various fields, including public service, community-based education, entry-level social work or human resources, in the disabilities field, and many other human services. Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will be prepared to enroll in professional studies in social work, law, public health, or psychology.
Total credits required: 32 (at least 20 must be completed in residence in the IAS Department)
RequiredMajor Courses (12 credits):
IAS 24200, Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies(4)
IAS23324, Advanced CompositionOR IAS 23304,The Essay (4)
SPAN22504, Intermediate Spanish (4)
Select 2 Foundational Courses in consultation with advisor (8 credits):
IAS 10800, Doing Social Research (4)
*IAS 31212, Statistics for Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (4)
*PSY 10204, Psychology in the Modern World (4)
*SOC 24404, Principles of Social Work (4)
*SOC 24504, Social Welfare Institutions I (4)
*SOC 24604, Social Welfare Institutions II (4)
*SOC 31511, Interviewing (4)
PSC12504, Introduction to Public Policy(4)
* indicates courses recommended for students considering entry into MSW programs and/or entry-level social service positions
Select 3 Elective Courses in consultation with advisor (12 credits):
Students may select from a wide range of approved electives in Anthropology, Economics, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, as well as many interdisciplinary electives. See the Schedule of Classes for specific courses approved for this elective.
Honors: Students interested in a Capstone experience may consider taking IAS 30100-30300, Honors Research,once they have completed the Required Major Courses and the two Foundational Courses for their concentration. Students are strongly advised to take IAS 10800, Doing Social Research, before considering Honors Research in Social Welfare.