Curriculum Outline
Curriculum Sequence - Two-Year Program of Study
Foundation Year - 1st Year of Program - Fall Semester
Social & Cultural Diversity - 3 credit hours
Social Welfare & Policy - 3 credit hours
Human Behavior & Social Environment I - 3 credit hours
Practice I: Individuals and Families - 3 credit hours
Field Instruction I - 3 credit hours (includes seminar)
Foundation Year - 1st Year of Program - Spring Semester
Social Work Research - 3 credit hours
Human Behavior & Social Environment II - 3 credit hours
Social Work & Christian Theology - 3 credit hours
Practice II: Groups, Communities & Organizations - 3 credit hours
Field Instruction II - 3 credit hours (includes seminar)
Concentration Year - 2nd Year of Program (Child & Family Services/Minstries)
This program offers one concentration: Child and Family Services. A specialization in School Social Work is anticipated requiring 9 semester hrs. of designated graduate education courses taken in lieu of electives. Elective course options are available through Asbury Theological Seminary; students should discuss these options with an Asbury College academic advisor.
2nd Year of Program - Fall Semester (16 credit hours)
Advanced Theories in Practice with Family Systems - 3 credit hours
Applied Research (3 options available - Need Assessment,
Program Outcomes, and Proposal Writing) - 2 credit hours
Child & Family Policy - 2 credit hours
*Psychopathology and/or Electives - 6 credit hours
Field Instruction III - 3 credit hours (includes seminar)
2nd Year of Program - Spring Semester (14 credit hours)
Advanced Interventions with Children and Families - 3 credit hours
Social Justice & Ethical Issues - 2 credit hours (Integrative Capstone Course)
*Psychopathology and/or Electives - 6 credit hours
Field Instruction IV - 3 credit hours (includes seminar)
Advanced Standing Program of Study
Advanced Standing Courses Offered Summer Semester ONLY
Advanced Standing Seminar I - 3 credit hours
Advanced Standing Seminar II - 3 credit hours
Social Work & Christian Theology - 3 credit hours
Concentration Year - 2nd Year of Program (Child & Family Services/Ministries)
Same as above for Two-Year Program of Study