Social Work, Associate of Arts

Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of Social Work.

Develop an understanding of self and the world by examining the dynamic interaction of individuals, groups, and societies as they shape and are shaped by history, culture, institutions, and ideas.

Utilize discipline specific approaches from the field of Social Work, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences.

Evaluate how reasoning, history, or culture informs and guides individual, civic, or global decisions.

Understand and appreciate similarities and differences among and between individuals, cultures, or societies across space and time.

Major Code: 2112R

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

COMM 101Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3 Credits

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

GNED 101Introduction to General Education

3 Credits

HUMA GEAny Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

SOCY 101Introduction to Sociology

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester Freshman Year

BIOL 100Concepts of Biology

4 Credits

ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II*

3 Credits

HIST GEAny General Education History

3 Credits

PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

SOCW 201Introduction to Social Work/Social Welfare

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

Add under SCIG GE Gen. Ed. Science Course 3-4 credits (other than Biology) for clarification

HUMA GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

MATH 153Statistical Reasoning

3 Credits

POLS 101American National Government

3 Credits

SOCW 272Human Behavior & Social Environment

3 Credits

SCIG GEAny Gen. Ed. Science Course

3-4 Credits

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

 

PSYC 201Child and Adolescent Development

3 Credits

 

ECON 201Principles of Macroeconomics

3 Credits

OR

ECON 202Principles of Microeconomics

3 Credits

 

SOCW 202Foundations of Social Work*

3 Credits

SOCY 238Race and Ethnic Relations

3 Credits

WELL GEAny Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective

2 Credits

Total Credit Hours:14

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 60