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Social Work, AA

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Award: Associate of Arts

Degree Code: ASWR

Number of Credits: 60

Program Description

The Associate of Arts in Social Work degree provides skills required for an entry-level position as a social work assistant and human services assistant. The program provides students with a foundation in competency-based education as outlined by the Council on Social Work Education and combines theory including the historical development of social work with contemporary practice through classroom, on-line, and experiential labs and field experiences. A bachelor’s degree in social work is the minimum educational requirement for an entry-level social worker.

Transfer Information

Cecil College has an articulation agreement with Salisbury University. Students satisfactorily completing the Associate of Arts - Social Work Option are guaranteed admission to Salisbury University.

Cecil College has the following transfer agreements: https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements. Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.

Career Opportunities

Public welfare, criminal justice and corrections, school social work, child welfare, gerontology, health care, community agencies, and research and education.

Required Courses

The computer literacy requirement has been met throughout the course work in the degree program.

General Education Requirements

EGL 101 - College Composition (E) Credits: 3
EGL 102 - Composition & Literature (H) Credits: 3
HST 101 - Western Civilization I (to 1715) (H) Credits: 3
MAT 127 - Introduction to Statistics (M) Credits: 4
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology (SS) Credits: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (SS) Credits: 3
BIO 101 - General Biology (S) Credits: 3 and
BIO 111 - General Biology Lab Credits: 1
BIO 123 - Foundations of Nutrition (S) Credits: 3 or
BIO 203 - Nutrition Credits: 3

General Education Requirement Electives - Select 4 Credits

Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

SCI - Lab Science Elective (SL) - 4 Credits

Program Requirements

ANT 101 - Cultural Anthropology (SS) Credits: 3
COU 104 - Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency Credits: 3
COU 213 - Ethics in Addictions Counseling Credits: 3
HST 102 - Western Civilization II (H) Credits: 3
SOC 102 - Social Problems (SS) Credits: 3
SOC 103 - Marriage and the Family (SS) Credits: 3
SWK 200 - Introduction to Social Work (SS) Credits: 3
SWK 204 - Basic Interviewing Skills Credits: 3
SPH 121 - Interpersonal Communications (H) Credits: 3 or
SPH 141 - Public Speaking (H) Credits: 3

Program Requirement Electives - Select 3 Credits

Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

EGL - English Elective - 3 Credits

Recommended Sequence

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Social Work degree, students will be prepared to meet basic competencies in the following areas:

Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice.
Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

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