The social services major at Earlham prepares ethical, culturally sensitive individuals who are prepared to thrive in a variety of careers in counseling, social work, human resources and other fields. Throughout the major, you will gain a deep understanding of how people and social systems affect one another. You will gain policy skills and knowledge and graduate equipped to make meaningful change in the world.
Social services majors take a variety of courses in social services, psychology and sociology/anthropology, as well as other disciplines, providing you with a breadth of knowledge and a grounding in ethical practices.
Bachelor of Arts in Social Services (42 to 45 credits)
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in social services, you must complete the following courses:
Complete nine required courses:
If you intend to pursue an MSW, consider taking BIOL 200, Epidemiology, as one of your natural science courses and consider taking an American History, American Politics, or Economics course.
Complete four competency courses:
Complete at least 2 of the competency courses at the 300-level. Competency courses must be taken across at least two departments.
Engage diversity and difference in practice (one of the following courses, or other suitable course approved by the Social Services convener):
Advance human rights & social, economic, or environmental justice (one of the following courses, or other suitable course approved by the Social Services convener):
Engage in policy practice (one of the following courses, or other suitable course approved by the Social Services convener):
Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities (one of the following courses, or other suitable course approved by the Social Services convener):
Statistics Requirement
Students must complete MATH 120 – Fundamentals of Statistics.
Research Methods Requirement
Students must complete SOAN 345 – Social Research Methods.