University of Massachusetts Global BA Social Work
2022– 2023
Advising Information
College of the Canyons and University of Massachusetts Global
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Social Work is a profession that prepares students to help individuals, families, and communities in a variety of employment positions and settings.
Social Work has its own knowledge base, practice standards, ethical code, credentials, licensing, professional organizations, and national system of accredited Social Work education
Social Work offers professionally accredited degree programs at the undergraduate level (BASW/BSW), the graduate level (MSW), and the doctoral level (PH.D. and DSW). -
Social Workers are counselors, case managers, community organizers, activists, and leaders in government, education, and social service organizations.
Students with a BASW/BSW degree may work in such settings as child welfare organizations, youth development programs, mental health organizations, and other community organizations.
Work activities may include case management, resource coordination, intake and referral services, leading supportive or educational groups, victim services, court accompaniment, supervisor, fund raising, life skills training. -
Sheri Veges, Academic Advisor, sheri.veges@umassglobal.edu
University of Massa chusetts Global at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 UCEN 204F
(661) 362-5873 -
Students and COC advisors may use the Course Articulation Database to verify articulation: http://services.brandman.edu/studentservices/TransferCredit/
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Application
Complete an application at www.brandman.edu (Select “Santa Clarita Campus”)
Application is completely free and available online
No application deadline, but it is highly recommended that students apply early in order to receive financial aid.
GPA and minimum creditsA minimum 2.0 GPA in transferable units
A minimum of 12 transferable credits
TranscriptsStudents need to submit all official transcripts from every college attended including AP test scores. Transcripts can be dropped off at the University of Massachusetts Global offices located in the University Center (204F or 204C) or mail transcripts to: University of Massachusetts Global 16355 Laguna Canyon Rd. Irvine, CA 92618
CostUndergraduate: $500/credit
Military Undergraduate $250/credit
Financial Aid & Student Services(661) 362-5873 UCEN 204C
Bachelor of Arts Social Work
Term 2021-2022
Duration 1 1 1/2-2 years depending on transfer coursework
Costs Undergraduate Tuition: $500 per unit Technology Fee: $110 per session Application Fee: Free Graduation Fee: $150
Format Classes are offered as 8 week sessions
Scholarships College of the Canyons students receive 10% off tuition if they were enrolled at
COC within the past year prior to enrollment at University of Massachusetts Global.
Please complete the Scholarship Application.
Units Minimum 120 overall semester units required –of those, minimum 33 units will be taken
at University of Massahusetts Global for this program, additional units may be completed
in transfer. Concurrent enrollment at UMG and COC is allowed. Actual numbers may vary-
see advisor.
General Education CSU or IGETC certifications are accepted for general education requirements AREAS
A-B
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | COC Course Equivalency | Units |
Area A-B General Education Requirements | Met with full CSU or IGETC Certification |
36 |
Area C Liberal Education Foundation (6 units- 2 courses) | COC Course Equivalency |
6 |
LBSU 302 Information Fluency and Academic Integrity | No course equivalency |
3 |
LBSU 304 Liberal Arts Core Foundations | No course equivalency |
3 |
MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits- 10 courses) | COC Course Equivalency |
30 |
SOWK 300 Social Work Foundations | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 302 Interviewing and Assessment Skills | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 303 Diversity and Social Justice in a Global Society | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 304 Social Welfare | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 306 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 307 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 309 Introduction to Social Work Research | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 418 Social Policy | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 421 Social Work Practice: Individuals & Families | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 422 Social Work Practice: Groups | No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 423 Social Work Practice: Organizations and Communities | No Course Equivalency | |
SOWK 493 Social Work Practicum I | No Course Equivalency | |
SOWK 494 Social Work Practicum II | No Course Equivalency | |
SOWK 495 Social Work Practicum III | No Course Equivalency | |
Electives (6 units-2 courses) Select 5 upper division courses from at least two of the following areas Choose TWO courses from the following: |
No Course Equivalency |
6 |
CJCU 418 Victim Advocacy |
No course equivalency |
3 |
CJCU 416 Domestic Violence |
No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 391 Youth at Risk |
No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 393 Child Abuse |
No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 405 Military Social Work |
No course equivalency |
3 |
SOWK 408 International Social Work |
No course equivalency | |
SOWK 445 Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Social Work |
No course equivalency | |
SOWK 482 Social Work with Older Adults |
No course equivalency |
54 Total Units Required at University of Massachusetts Global (54 units- 18 courses) With the help of an advisor and based on the student’s articulation at the time of admission, the student may elect to take only 18 courses at UMG
Total Units Accepted in Transfer from COC is 66. Units include GE requirements and any Free Elective Courses needed to reach the 120
unit requirement.
Total Units Required (Minimum) is 120