The associate degree in social work is designed
to prepare students for further baccalaureate study
in social work. Career opportunities for the college
graduate with a major in social work are found in
governmental, private, and voluntary agencies.
Typical agencies include family services, children's
services, public schools, hospitals, mental health
centers, and probation/parole boards. A career in
social work requires self-discipline, emotional
stability, and intellectual creativity. Students should
be interested in people of widely varying ages,
abilities, and backgrounds.
Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree
| General Education Requirements | 56 |
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| Departmental Requirements | 12 |
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| SW 270, 271 | 12 |
| Related Requirements | 26 |
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| COM 102 | 3 |
| PSY 110, 200, 341 | 12 |
| SOC 221, 332 | 7 |
| Electives* | 4 |
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| Total (minimum requirement) |
94 |
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Students planning to complete their baccalaureate
degree in social work at Wright State University should
consult the undergraduate catalog and the Social Work
Department Handbook for admission requirements to
the program.
*Student should consult with advisor on recommended
electives to be taken.
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