Social Work, AS
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of the pre-Columbian colonial revolutionary early national slavery and sectionalism and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration and creation of the federal government.
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.
English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights.
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of behavior. Special emphasis is placed on methods of research and critical thinking skills. This is a survey course and covers a variety of topics theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. PSYC 2301 is reading and writing intensive and is a college sophomore course.
The scientific study of human society including ways in which groups social institutions and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives key concepts and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification gender race/ethnicity and deviance.
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization immigration world wars the Great Depression Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration urbanization and suburbanization the expansion of the federal government and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.
Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.
This course examines the historical development and current characteristics of the social welfare institution the nature of professional social work practice the educational preparation for generalist social work practice and clarifies the individual student's interest in the potential for social work practice. (Fall Spring)
A supervised experential learning course designed to integrate program study with introductory exposure to the field of social work. In conjunction with individual study and/or seminars the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of social work and/or social institutions. The academic cooperative is not a social work skills-based practice experience but instead an observation volunteer experience. This course must include a minimum of 80 contact hours (48 hours in a social service setting).
Choose one course from the following:
- AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
- GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
The study of human cultures. Topics may include social organization institutions diversity interactions between human groups and ethics in the discipline.
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life human conduct in society morals and standards of value.
This course offers a historical and contemporary examination of legislation and resulting programs policies and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political economic environmental and social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable popluations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered.
Choose one from the following:
Choose one course from the following:
- AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
- GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”
This is a first course in statistics with topics that span collection analysis presentation and interpretation of data and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics correlation and regression confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. (Fall Spring Summer)
TSI Complete
Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality crime and violence substance abuse environmental issues deviance or family problems.
Choose one course from the following:
- ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
- DRAM 1310 - Theater Appreciation 3 credit hours.
- DRAM 2361 - History of the Theater I 3 credit hours.
- MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Northeast Texas Community College and Texas A&M University-Commerce have entered into an articulation agreement to provide a seamless transition for students who complete the Associate of Science Degree in Social Work at Northeast to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. These are suggested courses for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in social work. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.S. CIP: 24.0102