Social Work, AA

Social work is a broadly defined profession encompassing many different kinds of professionals who all serve people in need. The International Federation of Social Workers calls social work “an interrelated system of values, theory and practice.” Social workers are unique in the way that they look at many different aspects of a problem, from the individual to the societal, from the psychological to the political. Common ways of serving clients include providing counseling, therapy, and education, as well as connecting clients to appropriate public or private resources.

This is a sample transfer guide; consult with a counselor or pathway advisor to develop your degree plan.

Associate of Arts

Required Courses

Course Number	Title	Credits
BIO 100	Fundamentals of Biology	4
COM 101	Public Speaking	3
ECO 202	Microeconomics	3
ENG 110	College Writing I	3
	or
ENG 160	College Writing & Research	4
ENG 111	College Writing II: Literature	3
	or
ENG 260	Honors Thesis	4
	or
COM 113	Interpersonal Communication	3
MATH 116	Intermediate Algebra	4
MATH 220	Probability & Statistics	4
PSI 101	American Government	3
PSY 150	Introductory Psychology	3
SOC 102	Principles of Sociology	3
SOC 103	Contemporary Social Problems	3
SOC 110	Introduction to Social Work	3
SOC 200	The Family	3
	or
SOC 205	Racial & Ethnic Relations	3
TRS 104	First Year Experience	3
	Humanities/Fine Arts	6
	Science	4
	Wellness/Physical Education	2
	Elective Courses	5

Total Credit Hours: 62

Transfer Notes: It is important to speak with a counselor or advisor early in course work for the associate degree. Admission to a bachelor’s degree program in social work is often competitive and requires a specific grade point average in several courses. Many programs also require completion of related volunteer experience.