Social Welfare
The Social Welfare major introduces students to problems, policies, and methods in the area of providing educational, cultural, medical and financial assistance to the needy. The curriculum focuses on courses which acquaint students with current knowledge about the field, rather than vocational training.
Lower Division Requirements and Prerequisites for the Social Welfare Major
(prerequisites indicated by asterisks)
Note: Enrollment limits are in effect for the Social Welfare major.
- Psychology 1 or 2*
- Sociology 1, 3, or 3AC*
- Statistics 2, 20, 21, or equivalent*
- Completion of the
L&S reading and composition requirement*
Note: A minimum grade of C is required for each course in the major.
Recommended: Anthropology 3, Economics 1, Political Science 1.
Note: Please review this important information about capped majors.
Departmental Contact
Sherman Boyson
boyson@berkeley.edu
219 Haviland Hall
(510) 642-4407
General Catalog Description
http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=SOC+WEL
Departmental Website
http://socialwelfare.berkeley.edu/undergrads/ugrad_index.htm
Other Majors to Consider
Sociology
Legal Studies
Ethnic Studies
Gender & Women's Studies
Anthropology
Interdisciplinary Studies