Social Work: Transfer Major

Location(s): Ankeny, Urban/Des Moines

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This Associate of Arts transfer degree is designed for students transferring to the University of Northern Iowa and the University Iowa to study Social Work. Requirements may vary at other institutions, so students should become familiar with the specific course requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer.

Program Details

Locations: Ankeny and Urban/Des Moines

Pathway: Public and Community Services

Students may start this program any semester

Program Graduation Requirements

To earn a Social Work: Transfer AA, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

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Semester 1

ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
HSV 109 - Intro to Human Services Credits: 3
MAT 156 - Statistics Credits: 3
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 1

Option 1 - Select 1 Course

SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
SDV 129 - Transition to College Credits: 1

Semester 2

HSV 130 - Interviewing/Interper Relation Credits: 3
BIO 157 - Human Biology Credits: 4
ENG 106 - Composition II Credits: 3
POL 111 - American National Government Credits: 3
Select 3 credits Any AA Core Humanities Credits: 3

Semester 3

HSV 286 - Intervention Theories/Prac I Credits: 3
Option 2 - Select 1 Course Credits: 3
Select 3 credits Any AA Core Humanities Credits: 3
Select 3 credits Any AA Core Math/Science Credits: 3
Select 2 credits Elective Credits: 2
Select 3 credits Any AA Core Distributed Credits: 3

Option 2 - Select 1 Course

SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

Semester 4

HSV 803 - Seminar Credits: 1
HSV 804 - Internship Credits: 2
Select 3 credits Any AA Core Humanities Credits: 3
Select 6 credits Any AA Core Distributed Credits: 6
Select 3 credits Elective Credits Credits: 3

Diversity Requirement:

Complete 3 semester credit hours to satisfy the Diversity Requirement with a minimum grade of “C.” The Diversity Requirement does not increase the number of credits required for graduation. The course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may also be used to fulfill three credits of Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Humanities or Distributed Requirements, providing the diversity course is listed as fulfilling Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences or the Humanities. If the course does not fall under any of the Core groups, the course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may count as an elective.

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

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