Social Work Major Guide 2025-2026

Cochise College

Students majoring in Social Work learn the professional knowledge, values, and skills needed to support and enhance the lives of people in overwhelming circumstances. Social work students study social policy and services that lead to social justice and social change. Coursework also includes research, field instruction, and study of the social environment. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to become a licensed generalist social worker in many states.



    Associate's Degree
    An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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  AGEC Requirement
The Arizona General Education Curriulum block for this major is the AGEC-A.

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AGEC-A Course List
  Cochise College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Social Work.
COURSES  
Human BiologyBIO 201 or BIO 160*******
Intro to Philosophy or EthicsPHI 111 or PHI 130
Introduction to PsychologyPSY 101
Introduction to Social WorkNot Offered at COCHISE
MacroeconomicsECN 201
Social Svs Delivery SystemNot Offered at COCHISE
StatisticsPSY 250 or BUS 219 or PSY 290 or MAT 167

******* ASU - BIO160 is not a direct equivalent at ASU, but will meet Human Anatomy Requirements for the Social Work Program.

Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for Social Work
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State UniversityBSWSocial Work
Downtown Phoenix, West and Tucson Campuses		4th Semester Proficiency
Northern Arizona UniversityBSWSocial Work
Flagstaff, Yuma and Online		None

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