Social Science

Social Work

A.A. Degree

Suggested Curriculum

The profession of social work is devoted to helping people function optimally in their environment by providing direct and indirect services to individuals, families, groups and communities and by working to improve social conditions. Bachelor’s degree programs in social work prepare students for careers in public and private agencies such as child welfare, mental health, corrections, shelters, and many other workplaces. Community college students interested in completing bachelor’s degrees in social work are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate in Arts degree prior to transfer. Students should see their advisors about particular social work baccalaureate programs for specific entry requirements since admission to these programs is competitive and completion of courses does not guarantee admission to a program at a senior institution.

I. General Education Core: (37-38)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 [C1 900] Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)
ENG 102 [C1 901R] Composition II - with a grade of C or better (3)
COMM 101 [C2 900] Principles of Communication (3)

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

PHILO 201 [H4 900] Introduction to Philosophy (3) recommended
PHILO 202 [H4 904] Ethics (3) recommended
Select an additional course in fine arts or interdisciplinary humanities/fine arts from the list for Area B on pages 50-52.

Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)

MATH 115 [M1 902] General Education Statistics (3)

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

Select one life science course and one physical science course from the list for Area D on pages 50-52. One course must have a lab component.

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select 3 courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E on pages 50-52. The following are recommended:
ANTHR 222 [S1 901N] Introduction to Cultural & Social Anthropology (3)
PSYCH 101 [S6 900] Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOCIO 101 [S7 900] Introduction to Sociology (3)

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (15)

Recommended Social Work Core Courses:
PSYCH 102 [S6 902] Human Growth and Development: Life-Span (3)
PSYCH 203 [PSY 905] Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSYCH 215 [S8 900] Social Psychology (3)
SOCIO 111 [S7 901] Contemporary Social Issues (3)
SOCIO 201 Introduction to Social Work (3)

III. Electives (10-11)

Select additional courses as recommended by the senior institutions you plan to attend. Typical elective courses include:
ECON 201 [S3 901] Macroeconomic Principles (3)
PHILO 203 [H4 906] Introduction to Logic (3)
POLSC 140 [S5 900] Introduction to U.S. Governments and Politics (3)
PSYCH 217 Human Sexuality (3)
SOCIO 220 [SOC 913] Race Relations: A Multicultural Perspective (3)
Foreign Language (4-16)
Other elective courses recommended by the senior institution of your choice.

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

 

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Sociology

A.A. Degree

Suggested Curriculum

This curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in such fields as behavioral science, and sociology. The Sociology transfer program provides students with a broad, general education background and prepares them for the specialized coursework undertaken during the last two years of a baccalaureate program and for eventual graduatelevel study in social work. Students are strongly encouraged to
complete the Associate in Arts degree prior to transfer.

I. General Education Core (37-39)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 [C1 900] Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)
ENG 102 [C1 901R] Composition II - with a grade of C or better (3)
COMM 101 [C2 900] Principles of Communication (3)

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B on pages 50-52, with at least one course from humanities and one from fine arts.

Area C: Mathematics (3-4 credits)

Select one math course from:
MATH 115 [M1 902] General Education Statistics (3)
MATH 153 [M1 902] Probability & Statistics (4)
MATH 155 [M1 906] Finite Mathematics (4)

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

Select one life science course and one physical science course from the list for Area D on pages 50-52. One course must have a lab component.

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

ANTHR 215 [S1 900N] Introduction to Anthropology (3)
ANTHR 222 [S1 901N] Introduction to Cultural and Social
Anthropology (3)
SOCIO 101 [S7 900] Introduction to Sociology (3)
Select one additional course in a discipline other than ANTHR from the list for Area E on pages 50-52.

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (12)

SOCIO 101 [S7 900] Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOCIO 210 [SOC 912] Marriage and the Family (3)
SOCIO 215 [SOC 914] Sex, Gender and Power (3)
SOCIO 220 [SOC 913] Race Relations: A Multicultural Perspective (3)

III. Electives (11-13)

Select any additional courses from the general education core courses, foreign language, or courses which are non-Western or multicultural in content. Students planning to teach at the high school level should refer to the Recommended Curriculum for Secondary Education for additional elective choices.

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits