Associate degrees in Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
A student completing the curriculum in social work will receive the Associate of Science degree.
Core Curriculum: Areas A-E
AREA D: NON-SCIENCE MAJORS
AREA F: Major courses - 18 hours
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology OR
PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology........... 3
PSYC 2103 Human Growth and Development OR
PSYC 2201 Introduction to Abnormal Behavior............ 3
A. Essential Skills 9 Hours Total
English 111 and 112 6 Hours
Math 111, 113 3 Hours
B. Institutional Requirements 4 Hours Total
Select one of the following: 3 Hours
Religion/Philosophy 111, 112, 122
Humanities 121, 122
Information Systems 101 1 Hour
C. Humanities/Fine Arts 6 Hours Total
Select one of the following: 3 Hours
English 121, 122, 123, 127, 128
Select one of the following: 3 Hours
English 121, 122, 123, 127, 128
Humanities...
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