Pre-Social Work

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Associate of Arts

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Pre-Social Work

Pre-Social Work Course Descriptions

Dean:   Dr. Chuck Wilson

Curriculum pathway leading to an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts & Science for students seeking a transfer degree to a 4-year institution.

Students planning a career in social work are able to transfer into one of the colleges or universities offering a four-year degree program by following the course suggestions below. The general education and pre-social work distribution requirements vary greatly among colleges, so students should check with the social work advisor for the requirements of the college to which they are planning to transfer.

The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Degree meets the Board of Regents Transfer and Articulation Agreement. A Student completing this program and transferring to a public university, therefore, "will be accepted as having satisfied the general education requirements of all Kansas public universities as well as most private universities, including Avila University." 

Avila University - Transfer Agreement Program
Kansas City, MO
Washburn University
Topeka, KS
Bethany College
Lindsburg, KS
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
Park University
Parkville, MO
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS
Bethel College
Newton, KS
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO

Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to four-year institutions, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisors before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of his/her courses.

General Education Requirements

College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)

Course Number
Course Title
Hours
Basic Skill Requirements
ENGL 101 Composition I
3
ENGL 102 Composition II*
3
SPCH 151
SPCH 153		 Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication
3
Total
9
Mathematics Requirement
MATH 105
MATH 115		 College Algebra or
Statistic*/#
3-5
Total
3-5

Humanities Requirements
(9 credit hours from at least 3 disciplines including: Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre)
HIST   115
HIST   116
 World Civilization I or
World Civilization II
3
PHIL   206 Ethics
3

Humanities Core Elective
(from Art, Literature, Music or Theatre) Performance courses are excluded

3
Total
9

Social and Behavioral Science Requirements
(6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines including: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology)
PSYC 101  

Psychology
3
SOSC 107 

Sociology
3
Total
6
Natural and Physical Science Requirements:
(lecture with lab)
  Natural and Physical Science Core Elective
5
Total
5
Foreign Language Requirements
Foreign Language Core elective
5
Total
5
Total General Education Requirements
38-41
Technical Requirements (19-22 additional credits)
SOSC  108 Sociology of the Family
3
SOSC  109 Diversity Studies
3
SOSC  207 Urban Sociology
3
SOSC  209 Social Problems
3
SOSC  210 Introduction to Social Work
3
SOSC  211 Field Project in Social Work*
1-3
SOSC  212 Introduction to Social Welfare
3
SOSC  215 Introduction to Human Services
3
Total
19-22
Total hours required for an Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences in Pre-Social Work Degree
60

*See course description for prerequisite.
#Depending on University transfer