Social Work Transfer, A.A.

The Social Work Concentration prepares students for professional generalist social work practice and aspires to develop and foster a passion for lifelong learning and academic excellence. This program is designed with cultural wealth and equity at the forefront of course design and student experiences. The department integrates students’ diverse backgrounds into the teaching and learning experience, creating a civically engaged community of learners who can think critically of current issues in our complex world. Graduates of the program will carry a strong sense of collegiality and responsibility that will help them succeed in their long-term academic, professional, and personal goals.

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Semester 1

SOC-101 Principles of Sociology Credits: 3 *
PSY-101 Principles of Psychology Credits: 3 *
ENG-111 College Writing I Credits: 3
MAT-181 Statistics I Credits: 3
SWK-101 Introduction to Social Work Credits: 4 *

Total Credits: 16

Semester 1 Advising Note

New degree-seeking students enrolled in 9 credits or more must take a Learning Community Seminar or a Learning Community Cluster within their first year.
CORI/SORI/fingerprints after acceptance to program, before practicum course can be completed are required of all students in program. Those with concerns about this requirement should see the College’s CORI officer before beginning the program.
Students must maintain an average GPA of 2.3 or higher in order to be in good standing in the program.

Semester 2

BIO-108 Human Biology/Lab Credits: 4 *
ENG-112 College Writing II Credits: 3 *
SOC-211 The Family Credits: 3
SWK-222 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (Foundations) Credits: 3
GenEd -CW Creative Work Credits: 3 *

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3

SWK-227 Equity & Cultural Wealth in Social Work Practice Credits: 4 *
SWK-201 Social Welfare Policy & Practice Credits: 3
PSY-227 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
Elective - Mathematics Elective Credits: 3-4
Elective - Literature Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16-17

Semester 4

SOC-203 Social Problems Credits: 3
SWK-255 Interviewing and Documentation in Social Work Credits: 3
HSV-216 Pre-Practicum Prep With Field Experience Credits: 3
Elective - Lab Science Elective Credits: 4
Elective - Literature Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4 Advising Note

HSV-216 requires a 50-hour pre-practicum experience
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Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Become critical, antiracist thinkers that engage cultural wealth and equity in practice
Apply critical thinking to inform & communicate professional judgments
Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice
Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
Understand and can apply fundamental concepts of the discipline

Career Outlook

Graduates of this concentration may qualify to transfer to four-year colleges or universities as juniors. The concentration is excellent preparation for careers in social work, and students may also be eligible for the Licensed Social Work Assistant or Licensed Social Worker licenses. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for entry into many fields related to social work. Graduate school may be necessary, as well. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the field is expected to grow by more than 16% by 2026.