Degree programs
Social Work BSW
Social Work program is to integrate the values, knowledge and skills inherent to social work into an academic program that will enable multi-culturally competent bachelor's level students to engage in generalist social work practices that will meet the needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities communities. Learn more...
About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Pathways can help you earn a bachelor’s degree without losing credits or taking extra courses. Transfer Pathways are designed for you to complete a 60 credit associate’s degree at a Minnesota State college, then transfer to Metropolitan State University and complete the final 60 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Working closely with your academic advisor at both the community college and Metro State will ensure you select the correct courses in the right sequence in order to graduate in a timely manner.
About Metro State
- Is a fully accredited, comprehensive university, a member of the Minnesota State higher education system, and offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 60 programs.
- Is unique as over 87% of our students are transfer students who started their academic journey elsewhere.
- Offers evening, online and hybrid course options, as well as day classes to better fit working and caregiving adult schedules.
Once admitted, contact your Metro State academic advisor early in your program to get the most out of your education, such as completing two majors, adding a minor related to your career goals, or incorporating prerequisites required for graduate school.
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Metro State Curriculum
Courses and requirements in addition to eligibility criteria some programs have are found on each program’s page. A grade of C- or higher is required for major courses, including transfer coursework.
A sample plan is provided below for the remaining 60 credits of coursework required at Metro State after completion of the corresponding Transfer Pathway degree. Use your Degree Audit to review and confirm your remaining requirements at Metro State. Part-time options are also available.
Graduation/Degree requirements, course list for General Education, Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS), and Racial Issue Graduation Requirements (RIGR) are available to view on the Academic and graduation requirements page.
Notes: Recommend to select MnTC courses to satisfy two goal areas if needed
Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS) = 8 upper-division credits required
Racial Issue Graduation Requirement (RIGR)= 3 credits required
Students must complete 7 prerequisite courses before starting in the Social Work program.
Social Work BSW full-time sample plan
Semester 1: 16 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 321 | Social Work Practice | 4 |
| SOWK 333 | Human Behavior and Social Environment | 4 |
| SOWK 341 | Comparative Racial/Ethnic Analysis | 4 |
| Upper-Division Liberal Studies Course + MnTC Goal Area | 4 |
Semester 2: 16 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 351 | Social Research | 4 |
| SOWK 381 | Community Learning Center Seminar | 3 |
| SOWK 391 | Community Learning Center Practicum | 5 |
| Upper-Division Liberal Studies Course + MnTC Goal Area | 4 |
Semester 3: 16 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 522 | Social Work Practice II | 4 |
| SOWK 542 | Comparative Racial/Ethnic Analysis II | 4 |
| SOWK 360 | Social Welfare History/Policy | 4 |
| Elective Credits | 4 |
Semester 4: 12-13 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 552 | Community Research and Advocacy | 4 |
| Choose One | SOWK 582 Capstone Seminar or SOWK 584 Multicultural Child Welfare Field Seminar | 3 |
| Choose One | SOWK 591 Senior Practicum or SOWK 592 Multicultural Child Welfare Practicum | 5 |
| SOWK 583 | Knowledge & Skills/Analysis & Application (optional) | 1 |
Social Work BSW part-time sample plan
Semester 1: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 333 | Human Behavior and Social Environment | 4 |
| SOWK 341 | Comparative Racial/Ethnic Analysis | 4 |
Semester 2: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 321 | Social Work Practice I | 4 |
| SOWK 360 | Social Welfare History/Policy | 4 |
Semester 3: 10 credits
| Course No. | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 351 | Social Research | 2 |
| SOWK 381 | Community Learning Center Seminar | 4 |
| SOWK 391 | Community Learning Center Practicum | 2 |
| Upper-Division Liberal Studies Course + MnTC Goal Area | 4 |
Semester 4: 10 credits
| Course No. | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 351 | Social Research | 2 |
| SOWK 381 | Community Learning Center Seminar | 1 |
| SOWK 391 | Community Learning Center Practicum | 3 |
| Upper-Division Liberal Studies Course + MnTC Goal Area | 4 |
Semester 5: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 522 | Social Work Practice II | 4 |
| SOWK 542 | Comparative Racial/Ethnic Analysis II | 4 |
Semester 6: 10 credits
| Course No. | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 552 | Community Research and Advocacy | 2 |
| Choose One | SOWK 582 Capstone Seminar or SOWK 584 Multicultural Child Welfare Field Seminar | 2 |
| Choose One | SOWK 591 Senior Practicum or SOWK 592 Multicultural Child Welfare Practicum | 2 |
| Elective Credits | 4 |
Semester 7: 6-7 credits
| Course No. | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 552 | Community Research and Advocacy | 2 |
| Choose One | SOWK 582 Capstone Seminar or SOWK 584 Multicultural Child Welfare Field Seminar | 1 |
| Choose One | SOWK 591 Senior Practicum or SOWK 592 Multicultural Child Welfare Practicum | 3 |
| SOWK 583 | Knowledge & Skills/Analysis & Application (optional) | 1 |
