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, you should take BIOL 112 Cells, Genes and Inheritance as one of your natural science courses.
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.