SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATE -- GENERALIST
Eastfield only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
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.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
| SCWK 1313 |
Introduction to Social Work |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication |
3 |
| SOCI 1301 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| +Elective |
Designated Social Work Elective |
3 |
| DAAC 1319 |
Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions |
3 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER III
| SCWK 2301 |
Assessment and Case Management |
3 |
| SCWK 1305 |
Group Work Intervention |
3 |
| GERS 1301 |
Introduction to Gerontology |
3 |
| CMSW 1405 |
Nursing Home Activity Director |
4 |
| ++Elective |
Designated MATH Elective |
3-4 |
|
|
16-17 |
SEMESTER IV
| SCWK 2307 |
Human Behavior and Social Environment |
3 |
| SCWK 1365 |
Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work |
3 |
| CMSW 1505 |
Nursing Home Activity Director |
5 |
| ITSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
| SPAN 1411 |
Beginning Spanish I OR |
4 |
| +++Elective |
Designated Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
(3) |
|
|
18-19 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
67-69 |
+Social Work designated elective must be selected from the following:
++Designated MATH elective must be selected from the following:
+++Humanities/Fine Arts elective must be selected from the following:
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.
