Medical & Behavioral Health, Option to the Associate in Science in Social Work
Program Description
The Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Social Work will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline, applied concepts, and theories necessary for a future in the field of social work and other helping professions. The A.S. in Social Work is also designed for students who intend to transfer to an accredited four-year baccalaureate program in the field of Social Work (B.S.W.) or another human services degree program.
This option will begin to prepare students to work in the field of medical social work. Foundational knowledge in areas related to medical and behavioral health will be emphasized in the curriculum. The practicum portion of this option will take place in a medical setting. Additional prerequisites such as a background check may be involved.
Students are encouraged to keep track of degree requirements by using the “My Progress” screen on Student Planning. Student Planning can be accessed via logging into Ocean Connect.
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 156 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| SOWK 101 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| PSYC 172 | General Psychology | 3 |
| STSC 171 | Student Success Seminar for the Helping Professions | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| SOCI 181 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOWK 170 | Trauma and Healing | 3 |
| SOWK 207 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| Technology Gen. Ed. Requirement 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| SOWK 171 | Social Work in Health Care Settings | 3 |
| SOWK 194 | Interviewing and Communication Techniques | 3 |
| SOCI 282 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| ANTH 134 or SOCI 238 | Cultural Anthropology 2 or Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| BIOL 114 or BIOL 119 | Principles of Biological Science 2 or Science and the Human Body | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| SOWK 201 or PSYC 278 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment 2 or Life Span Development | 3 |
| SOWK 202 | Social Work Seminar and Practicum 3 | 3 |
| PHIL 190 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Select from the following 2 | 3 | |
| America and the West After World War II | ||
| American Federal Government | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| PSYC 271 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Students may attempt to “test out” of the technology requirement. If they succeed, they must take an additional course(s) in math or science from the List of Approved General Education Courses.
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Course selections should be based on the requirements of the intended transfer to a four-year institution. Students should speak to their advisor for clarification.
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Practicum must take place at an articulated partner where the student can specialize in medical social work. The practicum may itself have specific pre-requisites, please see above in Program Description.