School of Social Work
685 Baldy HallNorth Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Filomena M. Critelli, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Studies Coordinator
fmc8@buffalo.edu
Associated Subjects
Completing the Community Organizing and Development Minor Program
Academic Advice
For guidance regarding the minor, please contact:
Filomena M. Critelli, Ph.D., fmc@buffalo.edu
Undergraduate Studies Coordinator
Transfer Credit Policy
Students who wish to transfer to the University at Buffalo and pursue a minor in Community Organizing and Development must first be accepted by the university's admissions office before applying to the program. Students are referred by College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisement and Services to this program so that all transfer credits can be evaluated and applied. Transfer students are advised to bring course descriptions and syllabi to the Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies.
Transfer students who wish to minor in Community Organizing and Development must at a minimum take the two required courses SW 220 Introduction to Community Organizing and SW 230 Theories and Politics of Community Organizing and Development. All courses counted toward the minor must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
Required Courses
SW 220 Introduction to Community Organizing
SW 230 Theories and Politics of Community Organizing and Development
12 Credits of the following 300- or 400-level courses:
- CEP 412 Diversity & Human Relationships
- COM 420 Conflict Theory
- END 306 Community and Educational Development
- END 406 Housing and Community Development
- END 442 Central City Revitalization
- END 443 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- EVS 317 Environmental Politics
- EVS 442 Environmental Movements
- GEO 460 Geography and Development
- LAW 309 Introduction to Business Organizations and Business Law
- LAW 315 Introduction to International Climate Change Law
- PSY 332 Social Conflict and Its Resolution
- PSC 413 Comparative Political Economy
- SOC 341 Environment & Society
- SOC 385 Neighborhoods and Health
- SW 309 Developing Leadership in Communities
- SW 380 Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution
- SW 430 Grassroots Economic Development
- SW 460 Strategy and Practice in Organizing and Development
Total Credit Hours Required
| Total Credits Required for Minor | 18 |
Minors and certificates must be completed in conjunction with a major and all university degree requirements must be met.
Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or minor requirements.
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.