Social Work (AOC)

Program Overview
Program Path

Annette Clark, Program Director
Allied Health 240
301-784-5558
https://allegany.edu/social-work/index.html

This transfer pattern is designed for students interested in social work and intending to transfer to a four-year degree program with a major in social work. Students should note that all schools of social work have a specialized, competitive admissions process; therefore, completion of this recommended sequence does not guarantee admission to a four-year program. It is essential that students consult the catalog of the school where they plan to apply and then work closely with their academic advisor at Allegany College of Maryland to select the appropriate courses.

Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate of Science degree in Arts and Sciences - Area of Concentration in Social Work.

SPECIAL NOTE: Students interested in a career in Social Work should also consider the Human Service Associate Program. Allegany College of Maryland's Human Service Associate curriculum is a career program, which provides "hands-on" training in the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for employment in the social work field. This training may also strengthen the student's application to a four-year social work program. The Human Service Associate program is especially appropriate for the social work transfer student who needs or prefers to work since the three required internships often lead to employment in the helping fields. Students interested in transfer to a four-year program in social work should consult with their advisor regarding appropriate course selection.

SOCIAL WORK
AREA OF CONCENTRATION
PREPARATION FOR TRANSFER

FIRST SEMESTER	Credit Hours
English 101 (English Composition I)	3
Philosophy Elective	3
Psychology 101 (General Psychology)	3
Sociology 101 (Introduction to Sociology)	3
Speech 101 (Speech Communication)	3
Total:	15

SECOND SEMESTER
Art 101 (Art Appreciation) or Music 112 (Music Appreciation)	3
English 102, 103, or 112 (English Composition II, English Literature, or Business and Technical Writing)	3
Mathematics 109 (Probability and Statistics)	3
Political Science 101 (American National Government)	3
Social and Behavioral Science Elective	3
Total:	15

THIRD SEMESTER
Elective ^{1, 2}	3
Integrative Health or Physical Education Electives ³	2
Laboratory Science Elective ⁴	4
Sociology 104 (Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Society) or Sociology Elective	3
Sociology 203 (Social Problems)	3
Total:	15

FOURTH SEMESTER
Biological Science 116 (Human Biology)	3
Computer Technology 101 (Computer Literacy)	3
Elective ^{1, 2}	3
History 104 (United States History II)	3
Sociology 250 (Introduction to Social Work)	3
Total:	15
Total Credit Hours:	60

¹Consult your advisor or Advising Center staff for appropriate courses.
²Recommended electives: Humanities 110, Integrative Health Courses, Psychology or Sociology classes in area of interest.
³Recommended electives: Integrative Health 114 or Physical Education 145.
⁴Recommended: Biological Science 100 or Biological Science 101.

'NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.