Social Work (SOWK2-AA), A.A.

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

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Associate of Arts

The Social Work Associate in Arts degree is designed for students who intend to transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work program at Ferris State University. The Social Work Associate in Arts provides students with a solid base of social work knowledge and its application.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

2.00 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
At least 12 credits, including an English and Mathematics course

University Requirements - 17 to 19 Credits Required

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 17 to 18 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 9 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent) (3 Credits Met in College Requirements)

The Communication (COMM) course chosen depends on the course chosen in the Major Courses section.

Choose 1 of 3
COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

MATH 114 or MATH 117 is recommended.

Choose 1 of 7
MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 117 ; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required (4 Credits Met in College Requirements)

Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. The Biology (BIOL) course chosen depends on course chosen in the Major Courses section.

Choose 1 of 4
BIOL 101 - Genetics-Human Aspects Credit Hours: 4 (Met in College Requirements)
BIOL 103 - Biological Concepts Credit Hours: 4 (Met in College Requirements)
BIOL 109 - Basic Human Anatomy-Physiology Credit Hours: 4 (Met in College Requirements)
BIOL 111 - Environmental Biology Credit Hours: 4 (Met in College Requirements)

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required (3 Credits Met in College Requirements)

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. The Religion (RELG) course chosen depends on the course chosen in the Major Courses section.

Choose 1 of 3
RELG 215 - Comparative Religions Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
RELG 325 - Eastern Religions Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
RELG 326 - Western Religions Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

Self and Society Competency - Credits Required Met in College Requirements

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. The courses chosen depend on the courses chosen in the Major Courses section.

Choose 1 of 3
SOCY 121 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
ANTH 122 - Intro Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
SOCY 122 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
PSYC 150 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
Choose 1 of 2
SOCY 225 - Marriage and the Family Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
SOCY 230 - Gender Roles in Society Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

College Requirements - 45 Credits Required

Major Courses - 45 Credits Required

Choose 1 of 4
BIOL 101 - Genetics-Human Aspects Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 103 - Biological Concepts Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 109 - Basic Human Anatomy-Physiology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 111 - Environmental Biology Credit Hours: 4
Choose 1 of 3
COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3
SCWK 110 - Intro-Social Work Profession Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 2
PLSC 121 - Amer Gov 1-People and Politics Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 122 - Amer Gov 2-Policy Making Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 3
SOCY 121 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 122 - Intro Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
SOCY 122 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
SCWK 130 - Soc Work Interviewing Skills 1 Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 150 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SCWK 170 - Internship Orientation I Credit Hours: 1
SCWK 191 - Introductory Intership Experience I Credit Hours: 3 (Must Also Have an Overall 2.00 GPA or Higher)
SCWK 210 - Intro to Social Welfare Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 3
RELG 215 - Comparative Religions Credit Hours: 3
RELG 325 - Eastern Religions Credit Hours: 3
RELG 326 - Western Religions Credit Hours: 3
SCWK 220 - Individual & Family Practice Credit Hours: 4
Choose 1 of 2
SOCY 225 - Marriage and the Family Credit Hours: 3
SOCY 230 - Gender Roles in Society Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 2
PSYC 226 - Lifespan of Human Development Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 251 - Human Growth Development Credit Hours: 3
SCWK 240 - Foundations of Practice Credit Hours: 3

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:

All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
A minimum grade of C must be earned in each Social Work (SCWK) course.
A minimum of 50 credits must be earned in College of Arts, Sciences and Education courses.