Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Behavioral Science and Human Services

You’ve always been one to lend a helping hand, and now you want to make a career of providing human aid or advocating for social justice. Social work involves counseling adults, children, and families with the goal of improving their social and psychological function; providing therapy to individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems; and connecting people in need with social services and charitable assistance.

MCC’s social work coursework can lead to an empowering career that will allow you to make a difference in many lives. Get started on this challenging and rewarding pathway today.

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Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Type
Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8117
Total Credits Required
60-64
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Available Online
Yes
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Transfer Partner
Arizona State University
Transfer Program
BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Apply a foundational understanding of evidence based social work practice with individuals, families, groups, community and social action groups.
  2. Demonstrate self-awareness and explain the implications of one`s own personal, cultural values, beliefs and biases toward groups that are different than one`s self.
  3. Practice self-care techniques that promote health, wellness, work-life balance and longevity in the field.
  4. Employ social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.
  5. Interpret and apply understanding of history and policy as it relates to social work to address social justice and economic well-being and the delivery of effective social work services.
  6. Engage clients using culturally responsive communication skills differentially across diverse and vulnerable client populations and communities to build trust, relationship and rapport toward mutually agreed upon change.
  7. Demonstrate professional writing skills using clear documentation and accurate reports, visual presentations and use of technology skills to enhance effective case management to accomplish competency-based goals.
  8. Conduct evidence-based assessments to develop and evaluate social work practice intervention plans with input from one`s own profession as well as multidisciplinary teams.
  9. Identify and differentiate between facts, opinion, assumption, hypothesis, and conclusions to explain the impact of institutional racism, sexism and ageism on clients, communities and social work practice.
  10. Use the various roles of case management such as knowledge of community resources, broker, advocate, networking and referral to inform social work practice.
  11. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

A degree in social work provides near-endless career opportunities in the public and private sectors, including roles in health care, government programs, nonprofit organizations, substance abuse programs, child welfare agencies, corrections, and more.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

$45,015

Community Health Workers

$45,734

Healthcare Social Workers

$63,755

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

$44,027

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

$62,157

Social and Community Service Managers

$64,422

Social and Human Service Assistants

$37,253

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • 最初的课程安排是由电流district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SWU171 Introduction to Social Work Critical courseGateway course H,某人 3
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
PSY101or
SOC101		 Introduction to PsychologyorIntroduction to Sociology SB 3
Interdisciplinary Requirement Interdisciplinary Requirement Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three area tracks 3
Cor
Second Language		 Cultural Diversity in the USorAny 101 Level Language Course Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) C 3–5
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 0–3
POS110or
SWU182		 American National GovernmentorA Social Services Perspective of Government SB 3
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6
PHI101or
PHI105or
SWU183		 Introduction to PhilosophyorIntroduction to EthicsorIntroductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective HU 3
Second Language Any 102 Level Language Course 0–5

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECN211or
SWU181		 Macroeconomic PrinciplesorEconomics: A Social Issues Perspective SB 3
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application RecommendSWU225 CS 3
Cor
Second Language		 Cultural Diversity in the USorAny 201 Level Language Course Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) C 3–5
SWU291 Social Service Delivery Systems 3
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SWU295 Effective Helping in a Diverse World Course carries C and SB values and meets ASU Cultural Sequence #3 C, SB 3
HU 人文、艺术& Design HU 3
Cor
Second Language		 Cultural Diversity in the USorAny 202 Level Language Course Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) C 0–5
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry Recommend selecting a course that satisfies L and COM or L andCRE101requirements simultaneously. L 3
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4
Interdisciplinary Requirement Interdisciplinary Requirement Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three area tracks 3
Elective Elective RecommendSWU130orSWU250orSWU258. 0–3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SWU171 Introduction to Social Work Critical courseGateway course H,某人 3
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
POS110or
SWU182		 American National GovernmentorA Social Services Perspective of Government SB 3
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
PSY101or
SOC101		 Introduction to PsychologyorIntroduction to Sociology SB 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics Critical courseOR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA 3–6

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
PHI101or
PHI105or
SWU183		 Introduction to PhilosophyorIntroduction to EthicsorIntroductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective HU 3
Interdisciplinary Requirement Interdisciplinary Requirement Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three area tracks 3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 0–3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECN211or
SWU181		 Macroeconomic PrinciplesorEconomics: A Social Issues Perspective SB 3
CS Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application RecommendSWU225 CS 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SWU291 Social Service Delivery Systems 3
Cor
Second Language		 Cultural Diversity in the USorAny 101 Level Language Course Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) C 3–5

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SWU295 Effective Helping in a Diverse World Course carries C and SB values and meets ASU Cultural Sequence #3 3
Cor
Second Language		 Cultural Diversity in the USorAny 102 Level Language Course Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) C 0–5

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4
Cor
Second Language		 Cultural Diversity in the USorAny 201 Level Language Course Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) C 3–5

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU Humanities, Arts, and Design Area 3
Interdisciplinary Requirement Interdisciplinary Requirement Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three area tracks 3
Second Language Any 202 Level Language Course 0–5

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry Recommend selecting a course that satisfies L and COM or L andCRE101requirements simultaneously. 3
SQ Any SQ Natural Sciences course 4
Elective Elective RecommendSWU130orSWU250orSWU258. 0–3

Interdisciplinary Requirement Tracks:

Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three area tracks:

Interdisciplinary Requirement Track One:

AJS101Introduction To Criminal Justice or
AJS212Juvenile Justice Procedures or
AJS109Substantive Criminal Law or
AJS270Community Relations

Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two:

PAD10021st Century Public Policy and Service or
PAD200Public Affairs Economics

Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Three:

REC120Leisure and the Quality of Life

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • C= Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC=第一年的作文
  • G= Global Awareness
  • H= Historical Awareness
  • HU=人文、艺术和设计
  • L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA= Mathematics
  • SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG= Natural Sciences General
  • SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=183284).