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2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Social Work, A.S. (Social Work)


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The social work curriculum is designed to prepare students to transfer to colleges and universities offering a bachelor’s degree in social work. The associate of science degree builds on a liberal arts base and includes an array of courses from such fields as psychology, sociology, political sciences and economics.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Social Work

General Education Requirements (41 hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)


        Approved Philosophy General Education elective1 3 credits

        Approved Literature General Education elective1 3 credits

        Approved Humanities General Education elective1 3 credits

History (6 hours)


Approved History General Education electives2 6 credits

Natural Science (8 hours)


Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives1 8 credits

Total Credit Hours 60


1 General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

2 See senior institution for history requirement.

3 Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Note(s):


  • Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
  • High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

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