Social Work | Academic Advising Handbook

Academic Advising

The Social Work department offers the following majors and minors:

• Major in Social Work

Students interested in majoring in Social Work must apply to the major. This is done after successfully completing the Principles of Social Work course (SOCWK 201). Transfer students can apply for the major in their first year at Pacific. Application materials are available on the Social Work program webpages. Students can declare the major after acceptance into the Social Work program.

Students should be aware that the Social Work Program includes substantial time in field placements in various courses and a 440-hour practicum senior year.

We do not offer a minor in Social Work.

Sample 4-year schedule

Students pursuing a social work major over four years have some flexibility in scheduling. The following outline is intended as a guide and lists only courses for the major in social work. Students must, of course, take courses to fulfill all College and core requirements. Coursework in the major must have a grade of "C-" or better and students must maintain a 2.75 average in the major. 

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Sample 2-year schedule

Junior Year

Senior Year

The Social Work Program does not give academic credit for life or previous work experience.

Annual Class Planning Guide

This planning guide shows the predicted offerings for certain courses in this program. Use the guide to help you think about future terms. For a list of classes currently offered and how they fulfill core requirements, please see BoxerOnline and cross-reference this page as needed. Meet with your advisor and/or reach out to the department if you have questions.