Social Work, AA

Program Code: Social Work-AA

This program can be completed 100% online. 

Program Description

The Associate of Arts, Social Work degree is designed for students seeking careers in social work or related fields. The degree requirements include a well-balanced general education curriculum. Program specific curriculum provides students with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and an overview of modern practice in social work. In addition, students will be introduced to social work research, human development, and social welfare history. This course of study is designed as a university transfer program that substantially meets the requirements for the first two years of study for the B.S.W at UNR. In addition, students have the possibility to begin work on a minor in addiction treatment services at UNR. Students wishing to transfer to any other baccalaureate program should work closely with advisors at TMCC and the institution of transfer to obtain recommended courses for transfer.

Social Work Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
ENG 101
Composition I
or Composition Enhanced
or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
3
Mathematics 5 3
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3
Fine Arts/Diversity 5 3
U.S. & Nevada Constitutions/Humanities 5 3
 Semester Total15
2nd semester
ENG 102
Composition II
or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
3
SW 101 Introduction to Social Work 3
BIOL 100 General Biology for Non-Majors (or any other GE Science course) 3
Elective 7 6
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
ANTH 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (or any other elective) 7 3
PSY 101 General Psychology 3
Elective 7 3
PSY 105 Introduction to Neuroscience (or any other elective) 7 3
SW 250 Social Welfare, History, and Policy 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
CPD 116 Substance Abuse-Fundamental Facts and Insights (or any other elective) 7 3
HDFS 201 Lifespan Human Development 3
PSY 241 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3
GE Science 4 3
Elective 7 3
 Semester Total15
 Total Units60
4

See approved General Education list for the AA/AS Degree. 

5

See program recommendations or requirements.

6

If you opt to take CH 203 as recommended to fulfill U.S. and Nevada Constitutions, you will need three elective units. 

7

Students interested in pursuing UNR's BA/BSW Sociology and Social Work should meet with an Academic Advisor.

Program Requirements

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.  

To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
English 13-6
Must include:
Composition II
Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
Fine Arts3
Recommended: Select one of the following to also fulfill Diversity.
Survey of African, Oceanic, & Native American Art
Women in Art
Dance Appreciation
Theatre: a Cultural Context
Humanities3
Recommended:
American Experiences and Constitutional Change 2
Mathematics3
Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher)
Science6
Recommended
General Biology for Non-Majors
Social Science
Required:
SOC 101Principles of Sociology3
Additional College Requirements
Diversity 2[3]
U.S. & Nevada Constitutions[3]
Recommended:
American Experiences and Constitutional Change
Degree Requirements
HDFS 201Lifespan Human Development3
PSY 101General Psychology3
PSY 241Introduction to Abnormal Psychology3
SW 101Introduction to Social Work3
SW 250Social Welfare, History, and Policy3
Electives 321
Suggested:
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Neuroscience
Substance Abuse-Fundamental Facts and Insights
Or any transferable elective.
Total Units60
1

If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114 the additional 3 required units will become elective units.

2

Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.

3

Students interested in pursuing UNR's BA/BSW Sociology and Social Work should meet with an Academic Advisor.

Program Outcomes

Students completing this degree will:

PSLO1: Apply knowledge of diversity and individual differences in specific social work scenarios.

PSLO2: Engage in evidence based research-informed practices and apply these practices to their coursework.

PSLO3: Apply critical analysis of specific social work scenarios demonstrating knowledge of social work ethics, values, and frameworks. 

Transfer Agreements

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.