Social Work Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree

The purpose of the Social Work Assistant degree program is designed to prepare individuals interested in working with people to obtain entry-level employment in public and private social services agencies. The social services worker is equipped with skills, knowledge, values, and sensitivity to effectively serve human needs in a variety of community settings including nursing homes, substance abuse facilities, family support agencies, DFACS, and other public service agencies.

PROGRAM LENGTH
A minimum of 104 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 8 quarters.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigation, and police administration fields.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores.) Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM
Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

General Core Courses

Area I Communication (10)
ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric 5
SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5

Area II Natural Sciences/Mathematics (5)
MAT 191 College Algebra 5

Area III Humanities/Fine Arts (5)
(choose one of the following four)
ENG 193 Literature and Composition 5
HUM 191 Introduction to Humanities 5
MUS 191 Music Appreciation 5
ART 191 Art Appreciation 5

Area IV Social Sciences (15)
ECO 191 Principles of Economics 5
PSY 191 Introduction to Psychology 5
SOC 191 Introduction to Sociology 5

Specific Technical Courses
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
SWA 100 Orientation to Social Services 5
SWA 101 Introduction to Social Work 5
SWA 102 Human Behavior and Social Environment 5
SWA 103 Social Work Methods and Procedures 5
SWA 104 Basic Interviewing and Counseling Skills 5
SWA 105 Abnormal Behavior 5
SWA 200 Special Problems with Youth 5
SWA 201 Adolescent Life Cycle 5
SWA 202 Field Work I 8
SWA 203 Field Work II 8
SWA 204 Social Policies and Programs for the Aging 5
SWA 205 Group Work Intervention 5