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School of Liberal Arts

Departments & Programs

Sociology & Criminology

Social Work

Students interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) after graduating from Merrimack College will find that the sociology program provides an excellent academic preparation. A double major in Sociology and Psychology may enhance the student’s prospects and preparation for graduate study in Social Work. Some graduate programs in Social Work expect that the candidate will have some work experience and maturity in addition to an undergraduate degree. Therefore, in some instances, students may find it necessary to gain some work experience in the human service sector before applying for admission to a Graduate Program in Social Work. Check out some of the Graduate Programs represented on the Department of Sociology Web Bulletin Board (see Related Links).

The following course of study is an example of what will lead to a major in sociology while also serving as an excellent academic preparation for an MSW:

  • SO 201A Principles of Sociology
  • SO 430A Social Class in America
  • SO 460A Research Methodology
  • SO 491A Classical Social Theory
  • SO 492A Contemporary Social Theory
  • SO 450A Social Work
  • SO 455A Social Service Field Work
  • SO 333A Race and Ethnic Minorities
  • SO 345A Sociology of the Family
  • SO 350A Domestic Violence
  • SO 385A Sociology of Aging or SO 302A Social Problems