Major: 8117
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Last Admit Term: 2024 Summer
Award Type: AACIP Code: 44.0701 |
Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Field of Interest: Behavioral Science and Human Services
Instructional Council: Social WorkTotal Credits: 60-64 GPA: 2.00 |
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as: 21-1021.00 Child, Family, and School 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 Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 21-1022.00 Healthcare Social Workers |
Program Learning Outcomes | |||
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1. Apply a foundational understanding of evidence based social work practice with individuals, families, groups, community and social action groups. (PAD200, SWU171, SWU181, SWU291)
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. (PSY101, REC120, SOC101, SWU171, SWU181, SWU291, SWU295, [FYC], [HU], (COM), (CRE)) 3. Practice self-care techniques that promote health, wellness, work-life balance and longevity in the field. (PHI101, PHI105, REC120, SWU183, SWU291) 4. Employ social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. (AJS212, SWU171, SWU291, SWU295, [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. (ECN211, PAD100, PAD200, POS110, SWU171, SWU181, SWU182, SWU295) 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. (AJS270, SOC101, SWU295, [FYC], [HU], (COM), (CRE)) 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], (CRE)) 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. (AJS270, PAD100, PAD200, SWU291, SWU295, [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, AJS270, ECN211, PAD100, PAD200, PSY101, SOC101, SWU171, SWU181, SWU295, [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ], (CRE)) 10. Use the various roles of case management such as knowledge of community resources, broker, advocate, networking and referral to inform social work practice. (AJS212, AJS270) 11. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103) |
Program Notes | |||
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. |
Admission Criteria | |||
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Program Prerequisites | |||
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None |
Program Prerequisites | |||
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Credits: |
Required Courses | |||
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ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR | Credits: 22-24 |
Restricted Electives | |||
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Arizona State University Interdisciplinary Requirement | Credits: 6-26 |
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) | |||
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AGEC-A | Credits: 26-29 | ||
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. |
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: 3-6 | ||
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR
+ MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6 | |||
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | ||
Any approved general education course in the Computer, Statistics, and Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3
Recommend SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government 3 | |||
Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 3 | ||
Met by PHI101, PHI105, or SWU183 in the 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 (POS110 OR SWU182) 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 | |||
Subject Options | Credits: | ||
Awareness Areas | Credits: 0 | ||
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | |||
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 |
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MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | ||
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | |||
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 | |||
Critical Reading (CRE) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3 | |||
General Electives | |||
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Credits: | |||
Select additional 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 a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
The following courses are recommended: SWU130 Addictions and Substance Use Disorders 3 SWU250 Mindfulness for Stress Management 3 AJS/EMT/FSC258 Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety 3 |
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2023 |