Social Work (A.A.)

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A.A. Degree: 63 Hours

The Associate of Arts in Social Work is an interdisciplinary degree that provides a directed path of study for transfer to institutions offering baccalaureate and advanced degrees in Social Work.

General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Humanities - 9 Credit Hours

Block I: Western Culture

(Select One)

ART-101 Art History I Credits: 3
ART-105 Art History II Credits: 3
ART-100 Art and Experience Credits: 3
ASL-101 American Sign Language I Credits: 3
ASL-102 American Sign Language II Credits: 3
ENG-180 Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENG-350 Survey American Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-351 Survey American Literature II Credits: 3
ENG-340 Survey English Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-341 Survey English Literature II Credits: 3
ENG-250 Children’s Literature Credits: 3
HUM-101 Introduction to the Humanities Credits: 3
MUS-105 Western Music Appreciation Credits: 3
PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL-105 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
REL-102 Intro to New Testament Credits: 3
REL-101 Intro to Old Testament Credits: 3
THR-101 Introduction to Theater Credits: 3

Block II: World Culture

(Select One)

ENG-260 Survey of World Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-265 Survey of World Literature II Credits: 3
CHN, FRN, GRM, SPN, World Language Elective Credits: 3
HST-105 World History I Credits: 3
HST-106 World History II Credits: 3
HUM-102 Africa, Oceania, Americas Art Credits: 3
MUS-101 Music of the World Credits: 3
MUS-106 Jazz Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS-201 Latin-American Music Credits: 3
REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World Credits: 3

Choice of Humanities

Humanities Elective Credits: 3

Biological Sciences - 4 Credit Hours

BIO-100 Life Science Credits: 4 or higher

Physical Sciences - 4 Credit Hours

CHM-101 Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
CHM-160 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
PHY-105 Introduction to Physics Credits: 4
PHY-110 Introduction to Geology Credits: 4
PHY-115 Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 4
PHY-120 General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY-220 Physics Engrs & Scientists I Credits: 5
PHY-222 Physics Engrs & Scientists II Credits: 5

Social Sciences - 9 Credit Hours

PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120
PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Lifetime Wellness - 2 Credit Hours

HLT-101 Lifetime Wellness Credits: 2

Computer Applications - 3 Credit Hours

CIS-200 Critical & Creative Thinking Credits: 3

Program Specific Courses - 18 Credit Hours

ECO-270 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
or ECO 275
SOC-219 Cultural Diversity Credits: 3
SWK-200 Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3
SWK-213 Social Welfare Policy and Services Credits: 3
PSY-220 Statistics for Behavioral Science Credits: 3
PSY-285 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3

Elective 1 - 3 Credit Hours

Choose any course from OTC, PSY, SOC or SWK