SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATE -- GENERALIST
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
Eastfield only
- 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 |
| COSC 1301 |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
| +Elective |
Designated Social Work Elective |
3 |
| DAAC 2341 |
Counseling 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 |
| GERS 1304 |
Long Term Care Activity Directing I |
3 |
| ++Elective |
Designated MATH Elective OR |
3-4 |
| TECM 1303 |
Technical Calculations* OR |
(3) |
| TECM 1403 |
Technical Calculations* AND |
(4) |
| ++++Elective |
Natural Science |
(4) |
|
|
15-20 |
SEMESTER IV
| SCWK 2307 |
Human Behavior and the Social Environment |
3 |
| SCWK 1365 |
Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work |
3 |
| SOCI 1301 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| SPAN 1411 |
Beginning Spanish I OR |
4 |
| +++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
(3) |
|
|
12-13 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
60-66 |
*Anyone desiring to continue their studies in the field of Social Work and transferring to a four-year college or university will have to complete an upper-level MATH course equivalent to MATH 1314 or higher-level math. The TECM math course will provide the math requirement that is essential to receive the Associates Degree.
+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 DCCCD AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
++++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD AAS Core Options for Natural Science.
NOTE: BIOL 1408 is recommended, but any course from the DCCCD AAS Core Options for Natural Science is acceptable.
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.
