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Jumpstart your career in the field of social work with 91茄子鈥檚 Human Services Pre-Social Work program. This program is designed for students who will earn an Associate of Arts degree and then transfer to four-year institutions that carry social work programs accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
Social workers play an important role in the lives of people who are going through difficult times. You鈥檒l be trained to help solve personal, family, and community problems as well as assisting clients in dealing with everyday life events.
You鈥檒l work closely with 91茄子 faculty advisors who will guide you through your degree and assist you with your future transfer and career plans. 91茄子 graduates have earned positions in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and public agencies.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.听
What will you do
The Human Services Pre-Social Work program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution with social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Human Services Pre-Social Work curriculum stresses general education coursework. In this field, a bachelor鈥檚 degree is the minimum requirement for most entry-level positions and a master鈥檚 degree is generally required for advancement, or to work in mental or health care settings.
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Iowa
- Entry: $20.22
- Average: $29.54
- Experienced: $34.20
Metro
- Entry: $22.34
- Average: $34.15
- Experienced: $49.54
First Semester | ||||
| ENG 105听-听Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 111听-听Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ECN 120听-听Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 109听-听Introduction to Human Services 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 101听-听Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 106听-听Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SOC 110听-听Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 140听-听Social Work and Social Welfare | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 225听-听Counseling Techniques | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 132听-听Fundamentals of Case Management | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| SPC 112听-听Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 121听-听Developmental Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BIO 157听-听Human Biology 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HUM 287听-听Leadership Development Studies | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 115听-听Agency and Community Resources | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| POL 111听-听American National Government | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| REL 101听-听Survey of World Religions | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 157听-听Statistics 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 228听-听Group Counseling Techniques | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 180听-听Ethics for Human Service Professionals | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 802听-听Internship 1 (2.0 Credits Required) | 2.0 - 6.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 62.0 | ||||
Notes:1 Required courses for the program 听 听 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Recognize the professional characteristics of a human services worker.
- Demonstrate effective interviewing and counseling skills when engaging clients.
- Compose the written documentation required of a human services case manager.
- Assemble a comprehensive service plan.
- Recognize the dynamics of vulnerable persons and special populations.
- Evaluate community and agency resources.
Program Disclaimers
- Because career opportunities associated with this degree are so varied, salaries vary considerably as well. To explore careers and gather specific salary information, we encourage you to visit the following website: IHaveaPlanIowa