A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.
To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 18 |
Purpose Statement
With a minor in social work, you can expand your current major by applying knowledge on social policy, practice, and special topics in social work. The Social Work minor provides students with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary to make a positive impact on an individual, community, and global level. The values of individual worth, human dignity, the elimination of oppression, and practice with diverse populations are the focus of the minor.
Student Learning Outcomes
Take the following 18 units:
Students enrolled in this minor may not enroll in or pursue the following due to the number of overlapping units:
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.