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Social Work

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Social work is a great fit for students who are passionate about supporting individuals, families, and communities while addressing social challenges. It explores how social systems, policies, and environments impact people's well-being. Students can expect to study topics such as social justice, human behavior, advocacy, mental health, child welfare, crisis intervention, policy analysis, ethics, and community development.

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Freshman (Semester 1)
Course Title Credits
SW 1010 Introduction to Social Work 3
ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing 3
GNST 1200 Foundations 3
Electives 6
Freshman (Semester 2)
Course Title Credits
SW 2400 Diverse Populations 3
MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics 3
HFST 1500 Human Development 3
Life Science and Lab 4
Electives 3
Sophomore (Semester 3)
Course Title Credits
SW 2100 Understanding Human Behavior 3
American Institutions 3
PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology 3
ANTH 1000 Introduction to Anthropology 3
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Research Writing 3
Sophomore (Semester 4)
Course Title Credits
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3
Humanities 3
Fine Arts 3
Electives
Physical Science 3
Note: the information above will make a student transfer-ready for a Social Work BS program at another school. Below are the base requirements to earn the AS in Social Work at Snow College:
  • SW 1010 Social Work as a Profession 3 Credits
  • SW 2100 Understanding Human Behavior 3 Credits
  • SW/EDUC 2400 Diverse Populations 3 Credits