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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Social Work, BSW: Track B
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 Return to: Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
Admissions: Selective
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 120 (99 in core & major + 21 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. - (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018
Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Natural Sciences
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
Complete one option - Four semesters of one language (202 equivalent)
- Two-semester sequence (usually 101 and 102) in a single language and two approved culture courses
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level credits)
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required by college or school)
- Good academic standing
Admission Requirements
- Admission is in the fall or spring semesters.
- Submit an application no later than the following:
- February 1 for fall semester
- October 1 for spring semester (early admission)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Completion of (or scheduled to complete) UHM General Education Core Requirements
- Completion of (or scheduled to complete) Social Work Knowledge Base Courses with a grade of C or better
- Evidence of motivation for and commitment to social work (e.g., volunteer, social work-related experience)
- Application materials include:
- School of Social Work application, including a personal statement
- Transcripts of all college-level academic course work completed
- Three letters of recommendation
- Refer to https://manoa.hawaii.edu/thompson/bsw/ for complete application requirements, forms, and instructions
Social Work Knowledge Base Courses
Biology Course Emphasizing Human Biology/Development (Choose One Course):
Can also fulfill DB: Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BSW
- Admission: Open
- Application: Deadline: October 1 for spring (early) admission, February 1 for fall admission. See https://manoa.hawaii.edu/thompson/bsw/admission/ for BSW program application forms and instructions.
- Min. major credits: 56 (minimum Social Work credits: 41; minimum minor credits: 15)
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses
Social Work Knowledge Base Course (3 credits)
Social Work Core Courses (38 credits)
Minor (minimum 15 credits)
Students should consult the UH Mānoa catalog for detailed information on Minor requirements and contact the cognizant department to officially declare the minor. Current approved minors include the following (other minors may be approved via consultation with BSW Program advisor): American Studies, Asian Studies, Communicology, Hawaiian Studies, History, Latin American and Iberian Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, and Sociology. Successful completion of an approved minor is a requirement for Track B. Please consult a BSW Program advisor. 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Fall
- PSY XXX Credits: 3 (DS)
- FW Credits: 3
- FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
- DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
- HSL 101 Credits: 3
Spring
- Course in Human Biology/Development Credits: 3 (DB)
- POLS XXX Credits: 3 (DS)
- FG (A/B/C) Credits: 3
- DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
- HSL 102 Credits: 3
Spring
- FQ Credits: 3
- HSL 202/Culture Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits 120
Notes: Refer to the Department of Social Work for all application requirements. See https://manoa.hawaii.edu/thompson/bsw/admission/. Students must incorporate all Focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific. Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. Track B students must pursue an approved Minor. See SW advisor for details. |
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