Academic Plan SWOT Analysis

Tentative Major: Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Social Work

Courses I have already taken:
GENERAL ED: ENGL 1010, ENGL 2020, MATH 1040, HIST 1700, PHIL 2050, PES 1097, TASP 1100, THEA 1013, BIOL 1010, METO 1010, GEO 1080, PSY 1010, SOC 1010
ELECTIVES: CLSS 2100, EDEL 1010, EDSP 3400, ENGL 2200, GER 1010, INFO 1100, MAT 1000

Courses I would still need to take:
SUMMER 2011: ANTH 101G, SW1010, PSY3010, 3 BESC ELECTIVE CREDITS
FALL 2011: PSY3100, PSY1100, PSY3400, BESC3100, 3 BESC ELECTIVE CREDITS
SPRING 2012: SW3500, SW3800, SW4300, SW4400, 2 ELECTIVE CREDITS
SUMMER 2012: SW4800, PSY3020, PSY4020, 6 ALLIED CREDIT REQUIREMENT CREDITS

STRENGTHS:
I am very interested in psychology. I would love all my classes in this major. I would enjoy working in this field because I have such passion and interest for it. All my credits apply to this program. It would require 63 more credit hours to complete this degree. This degree fits well with my personality, interests, values and skills.

WEAKNESSES:
I may have to go to grad school in order to really use this degree in a career. That will require at least two more years of schooling. I am not 100 committed to this area of study. I am still not quite sure about it. I need to learn more about the details of a career in this field.

OPPORTUNITIES:
This degree would be beneficial for my future if I decide to pursue a career in social work. It will prepare me for graduate school as well as give me experience in research that I will use in my social work career. I know someone who is successful in the social work field. I can ask him questions and get help from him. I will benefit greatly in my personal relationships by learning the information I would learn in this field.

THREATS:
If I follow this plan, I will have to continue to go to school full time for the next four semesters, taking 12-17 credits per semester. This will be difficult as a single mother with three young children. I will also need to attend graduate school before I will be able to work in the field. The pay for social workers is quite low, especially for so much schooling. I might prefer a degree in nursing or community health.