A social work minor can help you work more effectively with social work professionals and can give you an introductory understanding of at-risk populations and how to work with them.

You might choose this minor because you have a related major (sociology, psychology, political science, etc.) and you want a career that involves helping people. But even if you're in a different field (business, chemistry, Spanish, etc.), learning more about social justice, social welfare, and populations can help expand your understanding of the world and how to interact in it.

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Requirements

The social work minor requires 18 hours of coursework. A complete list of minor requirements and courses is available in the UAB Undergraduate Catalog. Students pursuing a social work minor may not enroll in senior-level practice courses or in any courses involving a field placement.

All social work minors must take SW 100: Introduction to Social Work. The overall goal of this course is to introduce you to the value-based profession of social work. You will have the opportunity to learn about social work's history, mission, professional values, theoretical frame, and the systems/ecological perspective. Further, you will explore arenas in generalist practice and the varied roles and responsibilities of social work professionals in a range of fields or practices.

You will also be required to take 15 hours in electives from social work courses. Students must earn a C or better in all courses applied to the minor.