Social Work, A.A.

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Suggested Curriculum

The profession of social work is devoted to helping people function optimally in their environment by providing direct and indirect services to individuals, families, groups, and communities and by working to improve social conditions. Bachelor’s degree programs in social work prepare students for careers in public and private agencies such as child welfare, mental health, corrections, shelters, and many other workplaces. Community college students interested in completing bachelor’s degrees in social work are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate in Arts degree prior to transfer. Students should see their advisors about particular social work baccalaureate programs for specific entry requirements since admission to these programs is competitive and completion of courses does not guarantee admission to a program at a university.

I. General Education Core (37-38)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

ENG 211 American Literature I 3 hrs transfer credit or
ENG 212 American Literature II 3 hrs transfer credit
PHILO 203 Introduction to Logic 3 hrs transfer credit
Select an additional course in fine arts or interdisciplinary humanities/fine arts from the list for Area B .

Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)

MATH 115 General Education Statistics 3 hrs transfer credit

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

BIOL 100 General Education Biology 4 hrs transfer credit
Select one physical science course from the list for Area D .

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

ANTHR 222 Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology 3 hrs transfer credit
PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs transfer credit
SOCIO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 hrs transfer credit

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (15)

ECON 201 Macroeconomic Principles 3 hrs transfer credit
POLSC 140 Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics 3 hrs transfer credit
PSYCH 102 Human Growth and Development: Life Span 3 hrs transfer credit
SOCIO 201 Introduction to Social Work 3 hrs transfer credit or
SWK 201 Introduction to Social Work 3 hrs transfer credit

III. Electives (10-11)

BIOL 108 Essentials of Anatomy Physiology 4 hrs transfer credit
Select additional courses from the list of courses approval for transfer or contact the universities you are considering.

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.