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Social Services, General Transfer

Credential:
Associate of Arts
Locations:
Springfield - Leffel Lane
Semester Credit Hours:
60
Total Tuition & Fees:
$9,869.8

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

How can you turn your passion for helping others into a degree that creates a meaningful impact? The social services pathway builds your foundation in psychology, sociology, social welfare and cultural awareness while preparing you to transfer into a bachelor’s program in social work. You’ll study social systems, examine issues affecting individuals and families and strengthen your communication and problem-solving skills with a clear path to Ohio’s public universities. This pathway is designed for transfer rather than immediate employment.  If you're looking for job-ready training now, the social work assistant associate degree may be the better fit.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

Course Requirements

Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
FYE 1101 College Success
Credit Hours: 1
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
SWK 1100 Introduction to Social Work
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 1111 Introduction to Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
BIO 1410 Fundamentals of Biology
Credit Hours: 4
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 1112 English II
Credit Hours: 3
STT 2640 Elementary Statistics I
Credit Hours: 3
SOC 1110 Introduction to Sociology
Credit Hours: 3
HST 1110 Western Civilization to 1600
Credit Hours: 3
BIO 1420 Global Biology
Credit Hours: 4
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
COM 1110 Interpersonal Communication I
or COM 1120 Public Speaking I
Credit Hours: 3
SWK 2230 Introduction to Social Welfare
Credit Hours: 3
SOC 2240 Racial and Cultural Minorities
or SOC 2230 Social Problems
or SWK 2260 Multicultural Competence in a Diverse World
Credit Hours: 3
PLS 1100 Introduction to American Politics
Credit Hours: 3
-- ASL, SPN, or FRN See Catalog
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
SWK 1105 Chemical Dependency I: Pharmacology and Physiology of Psychoactive Substances
Credit Hours: 3
HST 1120 Western Civilization Since 1600
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 2300 Great Books: World Literature
Credit Hours: 3
PHL 2000 Critical Thinking
Credit Hours: 3
-- ASL, SPN, or FRN See Catalog
Credit Hours: 3
Footnotes

All students pursuing the Associate of Arts degree are required to complete at least nine credit hours in courses numbered 2000 or higher. These classes are taken as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

In recognition of the growing importance of global awareness, the Associate of Arts degree requires students to take at least four courses with significant international content. Courses meeting this requirement are identified in the College catalog and are fulfilled as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

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