Department of Social Work First Semester Blueprints

Department of Social Work

When planning your first semester…

Students should register for a minimum of 12 credits and no more than 16.
All First-Year students are required to take First Year Seminar their first term. This is a required course, and each section focuses on a different topic for students to explore.
Students who have earned AP, CLEP, or IB credit should refer to the information provided here: AP, CLEP, IB Credit.
You can view the most up-to-date version of the schedule of classes by accessing The View.

Blueprints by major

The First Semester Blueprint is your guide to course registration in your first semester. Select your major to view the recommended courses (developed by your faculty) for your first semester at Messiah.

Social Work (B.S.W.)

Feel free to contact Dr. Ling Dinse, Department Chair of Social Work (ldinse@messiah.edu), or Professor Michelle George, Field Director of Social Work (mgeorge@messiah.edu), if you have any questions about registration for fall semester courses.