MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work

Major: 8117
Effective Term: 2019 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 44.0701

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Social Work (61)
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: The AA in Social Work prepares students for the following paraprofessional positions in areas such as veterans services, corrections, and other social service agencies:

21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants

Additionally, this AA provides much of the foundational coursework required for entry into higher education programs that lead to employment in the following specialty areas:
21-1021.00 Child, Family, and School Social Workers
21-1022.00 Healthcare Social Workers
21-1023.00 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
21-1092.00 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
21-1094.00 Community Health Workers

With a BSW, students can receive their MSW in one year (advanced standing) which is the required minimum education for the following career fields:
Clinical/Psychotherapy
Policy Administration and Community Practice

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Social Work provides the first two years of a four year curriculum for students intending to transfer into a baccalaureate program to earn a Bachelor of Social Work. With a Bachelor of Social Work, students can receive their Master Social Work in one year (advanced standing) which is the required minimum education for the following career fields: Clinical/Psychotherapy and Policy Administration and Community Practice.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Apply a foundational understanding of evidence based social work practice with individuals, families, groups, community and social action groups. (SWU130, SWU171, SWU181, SWU225, SWU250, SWU258, SWU282++, SWU291, PAD200) 2. Demonstrate self-awareness and explain the implications of one`s own personal, cultural values, beliefs and biases toward groups that are different than one`s self. (SWU130, SWU171, SWU181, SWU225, SWU250, SWU258, SWU282++, SWU291, SWU295, CRE101, PSY101, REC120, SOC101, [FYC], [HU], (COM)) 3. Practice self-care techniques that promote health, wellness, work-life balance and longevity in the field. (PHI101, PHI105, SWU130, SWU183, SWU250, SWU258, SWU282++, SWU291, REC120) 4. Employ social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. (SWU130, SWU171, SWU225, SWU250, SWU258, SWU291, SWU295, AJS212, [HU]) 5. Interpret and apply understanding of history and policy as it relates to social work to address social justice and economic well-being and the delivery of effective social work services. (SWU130, SWU171, SWU181, SWU250, SWU258, SWU295, ECN211, PAD100, POS110, PAD200) 6. Engage clients using culturally responsive communication skills differentially across diverse and vulnerable client populations and communities to build trust, relationship and rapport toward mutually agreed upon change. (SWU130, SWU250, SWU258, SWU295, AJS270, CRE101, SOC101, [FYC], [HU], (COM)) 7. Demonstrate professional writing skills using clear documentation and accurate reports, visual presentations and use of technology skills to enhance effective case management to accomplish competency-based goals.(SWU291, SWU295, [FYC], [SG], [SQ], CRE101) 8. Conduct evidence-based assessments to develop and evaluate social work practice intervention plans with input from one`s own profession as well as multidisciplinary teams. (SWU291, SWU295, AJS270, PAD100, PAD200,[MA]) 9. Identify and differentiate between facts, opinion, assumption, hypothesis, and conclusions to explain the impact of institutional racism, sexism and ageism on clients, communities and social work practice. (AJS101, AJS109, SWU130, SWU171, SWU181, SWU225, SWU250, SWU258, SWU295, AJS225, AJS270, ECN211, PAD100, PAD200, PSY101, SOC101, [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ], CRE101) 10. Use the various roles of case management such as knowledge of community resources, broker, advocate, networking and referral to inform social work practice. (SWU130, SWU250, SWU258, AJS212, AJS270)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates any suffixed courses.

Admission Criteria
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Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
+ SWU171 Introduction to Social Work 3 + SWU291 Social Service Delivery Systems 3 SWU295 Effective Helping in a Diverse World 3 SWU181 Economics: A Social Issues Perspective (3) OR ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles (3) 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR SOC101 Introduction to Sociology (3) 3 SWU182 A Social Services Perspective of Government (3) OR POS110 American National Government (3) 3 SWU183 Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective (3) OR PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy (3) OR PHI105 Introduction to Ethics (3) 3			Credits: 21

Restricted Electives
Arizona State University Interdisciplinary Requirement Credits: 6 Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary tracks: Interdisciplinary Requirement Track One: AJS101 Introduction To Criminal Justice 3 OR AJS212 Juvenile Justice Procedures 3 OR AJS225 Criminology 3 OR AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law 3 OR AJS270 Community Relations 3 OR Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two: PAD100 21st Century Public Policy and Service 3 OR PAD200 Public Affairs Economics 3 Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Three: REC120 Leisure and the Quality of Life 3 Arizona State University Culture or Language Requirement Credits: 0-20 Students must complete three courses in Cultural Diversity OR completion of language courses at intermediate level (202 or equivalent). College Level Examination Program (CLEP) will satisfy language requirement, if 202 level language proficiency is met. Credits must be transferred to ASU Admissions. Cultural Diversity courses can be found in the Course Equivalency Guide. Complete nine approved general education credits in the Cultural Diversity in the US [C] area. 9 OR Requirement can be satisfied with fewer than 9 credits ONLY if 202 level language proficiency is met (prior to transfer) through coursework, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or ASU proficiency exams. ARB+++ Any ARB/Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI/Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE/French course(s) GER+++ Any GER/German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA/Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN/Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA/Spanish course(s)	Credits: 6-26

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 26-34
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation(s) may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-5
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) 3-5

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 3
Met by SWU183, PHI101, or PHI105 in Required Courses Area AND Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU] area. 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0
Met by (SWU182 OR POS110) AND (PSY101 OR SOC101) in the Required Courses Area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with an Academic Advisor for more information. Recommended: SWU130 Addictions and Substance Abuse Disorder (3) OR SWU250 Mindfulness for Stress Management (3) OR SWU258 Victimology and Crisis Management (3) 3

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 11, 2018

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Computer, Statistics, and Quantitative Applications [CS] area. (Recommend SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government 3)

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0
Met by SWU295 in the Required Courses Area.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by SWU171 in the Required Courses Area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: