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Social Services – Associate of Arts for Transfer

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Prepare to transfer to a university to complete a degree in social work.  Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Entry-level employment in service positions

Academic Options: Transfer to a university program majoring in social work or other social service professions.

Locations:  West Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-6996, Lead Faculty: 206-6030

REQUIRED COURSES
This degree may be earned with fewer than the displayed credits as long as the fulfilled course requirements total at least 60 credits.  Students must meet the Reading Requirement.  Students planning to transfer to ASU need to fulfill a language requirement*.

Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A)

English Composition

6

Fine Arts

3

Biological and Physical Science 4
Other Requirements 3

Subtotal

16

Course #

Course Title

Credits

Required Core Courses

SSE 110

Introduction to Social Welfare

3

SSE 111

Group Work

3

SSE 202

Casework Methods I

3

SSE 210

Community Organization and Development

3

SSE 211

Group Technique Applications

3

SSE 212

Casework Methods II

3

  

SSE Electives

3

Subtotal

21

Required Support Courses

BIO 156IN

Human Biology for Allied Health

 or BIO 160IN

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

ECN 202

Macroeconomic Principles

3

MAT 142**

Topics in College Mathematics

3-4 

 or MAT 151**

College Algebra

  

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

 or PHI 130

  Introductory Studies in Ethics and Social Philosophy

  

PSY 101

Introduction to Psychology

3-4

 or SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Transferable Electives 7-12

Subtotal

23-27

Total

60-64

* ASU requires fourth semester proficiency in a language.

  ** Or any MAT course numbered 151 or above.