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Apr 23, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog
Social Work, AA
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Award: Associate of Arts
Degree Code: ASWR
Number of Credits: 60
Program Description
The Associate of Arts in Social Work degree provides skills required for an entry-level position as a social work assistant and human services assistant. The program provides students with a foundation in competency-based education as outlined by the Council on Social Work Education and combines theory including the historical development of social work with contemporary practice through classroom, on-line, and experiential labs and field experiences. A bachelor’s degree in social work is the minimum educational requirement for an entry-level social worker.
Transfer Information
Cecil College has an articulation agreement with Salisbury University. Students satisfactorily completing the Associate of Arts - Social Work Option are guaranteed admission to Salisbury University.
Cecil College has the following transfer agreements: https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements. Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.
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Career Opportunities
Public welfare, criminal justice and corrections, school social work, child welfare, gerontology, health care, community agencies, and research and education.
Required Courses
The computer literacy requirement has been met throughout the course work in the degree program.
General Education Requirements
General Education Requirement Electives - Select 4 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.
- SCI - Lab Science Elective (SL) - 4 Credits
Program Requirement Electives - Select 1 Credits
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.
- ELECT - Elective - 1 Credit
Optional Program Offerings
Salisbury University will accept up to 70 credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to complete the following additional program electives at Cecil College:
Optional Program Offerings Elective - Select 1 Credit
Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.
- ELECT - Elective - 1 Credit
Recommended Sequence
The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Social Work degree, students will be prepared to meet basic competencies in the following areas:
- Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
- Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice.
- Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
- Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
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