Social Work Assistant

Mission Statement

Work Environment

Nature of the Work

Employment

Earnings

Direct Support Professional

Student Learning Outcomes

Essential Functions

Program Expenses

Gainful Employment

Admission Requirements

Social Work Assistant Diploma Program (Major Code: SW12)

Social Work Assistant AAS (Major Code: SW23)

Direct Support Professional Certificate (Major Code: DS11)

Social Work Assistant Diploma Program (Major Code: SW12)

Credit Required for Graduation: 59 semester credit hours

Curriculum Outline

General Core (11 Credits)

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
	OR
MATH 1013	Algebraic Concepts	3
	OR
MATH 1015	Geometry and Trigonometry	3
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3

College Requirement (3 Credits)

FSSE 1000

First

3

Social Work Assistant Major (45 Credits)

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computers	3
SOCW 2000	Introduction to Social Work	3
SOCW 2010	Introduction to Case Management	3
SOCW 2020	Human Behavior and the Social Environment	3
SOCW 2030	Interviewing Techniques with Individuals	3
SOCW 2040	Behavioral Health and Community Services	3
SOCW 2050	Group Work Intervention	3
SOCW 2060	Child and Adolescent Behaviors and Interventions	3
SOCW 2070	Social Policies and Programs for the Aging	3
SOCW 2080	Social Work Field Practicum I	6
SOCW 2090	Social Work Field Practicum II	6
SOCW 2120	Multicultural Issues	3
SOCW 2130	Social Welfare and Community Services	3