This is an archived Dallas College Online Catalog. Please visit our current Online CatalogOnline Catalog at https://www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/cattoc.cfm?loc=DCCCD.
Notice: This catalog is no longer actively maintained. Some of the links/pages may no longer function. We apologize for any inconvenience.
DCCCD 2002-2003 Catalog banner
Previous Catalog Years  Previous Catalog Years
Catalog Table of Contents  Catalog Table of Contents
    Associate in Applied Sciences Degrees Associate in Applied Sciences Degrees
         Associate in Applied Sciences Degree  Associate in Applied Sciences Degree
         Degree Plans (by Location)  Degree Plans (by Location)
         Degree Plans (by Subject)  Degree Plans (by Subject)
         Course Descriptions  Course Descriptions
DCCCD Core Curriculum  DCCCD Core Curriculum
DCCCD Core Curriculum  DCCCD Core Options for AAS Awards
Transfer Services  Transfer Services
Degree Plans - Social Work - Social Work Associate-Generalist AAS (Archived)

SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATE -- GENERALIST

Eastfield only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.SOC.WORK.GENERAL

The Social Work Associate Program is designed to prepare individuals interested in working with people to obtain entry-level employment in public and private social service agencies. The social service worker is equipped with skills, knowledge, values, and sensitivity to effectively serve human needs in a variety of community settings. Students have the options to select courses that will prepare them to work in general social services or specialized social services for chemical abuse or the aging.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Services 3
SCWK 2311 Interviewing and Counseling Theories 3
SCWK 2331 Abnormal Behavior 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
18

SEMESTER II

SCWK 1313 Introduction to Social Work 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3
+Elective Social Work 3-5
DAAC 1319 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions 3
15-17

SEMESTER III

SCWK 2301 Assessment and Case Management 3
SCWK 1305 Group Work Intervention 3
SCWK 1364 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work OR 3
SCWK 1365 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work (3)
CMSW 1405 Nursing Home Activity Director 4
++Elective MATH Elective 3-4
16-17

SEMESTER IV

SCWK 2307 Human Behavior and Social Environment 3
SCWK 1365 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work OR 3
DAAC 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling (3)
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers 4
SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish OR 4
+++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts (3)
13-14
Minimum Hours Required 62-66

+ Social Work Electives must be selected from the following:

DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction 3
DAAC 1307 Addicted Family Intervention 3
DAAC 1311 Counseling Theories 3
DAAC 1341 Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions 3
DAAC 1343 Current Issues 3
SCWK 1301 Adolescent Life Cycle 3
SCWK 2305 Special Problems of Youth 3
CMSW 1505 Nursing Home Activity Director 5
GERS 1301 Introduction to Gerontology 3
GERS 1392 Special Topics in Gerontology 3
CMSW 1353 Families Intervention Strategies 3

++ Math course must be selected from the following:

MATH 1332 College Mathematics I 3
MATH 1414 College Algebra 4
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics 3

+++ Approved Humanities Electives must be selected from the following:

HUMA 1301 Introduction to the Humanities 3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 1313 Critical Thinking 3
PHIL 2303 Logic 3
PHIL 2306 Ethics 3

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

Skip to Home navigation