The Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway A.S. prepares students to transfer into a Social Work bachelor’s program at a ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ State university. This two-year degree includes foundational courses, electives in human services, and over 165 hours of supervised field experience. Graduates enter university with junior-year status and are ready to continue their path toward a career in social work.
Location: Austin, OnlineProgram Starts: Fall, Spring
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Suzette Overby | 507-433-0537 | Suzette.Overby@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
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Required Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL1030 | Human Biology (Goal 2 & 3) | 3 CR |
| ENGL1101 | Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) | 3 CR |
| ENGL1105 | Composition II: Research (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101) | 3 CR |
| GEOG1210 | Physical Geography (Goal 3 & 10) | 3 CR |
| HSER1100 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services | 3 CR |
| HSER1107 | Chemical Dependency and Family Systems | 3 CR |
| HSER1120 | Empathic Listening | 3 CR |
| HSER1121 | Crisis Intervention | 3 CR |
| HSER2200 | Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway – Internship | 4 CR |
| HUMA2263 | Religions of the World (Goals 6 & 8) | 3 CR |
| MATH2021 | Fundamentals of Statistics (Goal 2 & 4) | 4 CR |
| PSCI1010 | Introduction to U.S. Politics (Goals 5 & 9) | 3 CR |
| PSYC1105 | General Psychology (Goal 5 & 7) | 4 CR |
| PSYC1240 | Developmental Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) | 3 CR |
| SOCI1101 | Introduction to Sociology (Goals 5 & 7A) | 3 CR |
| SPCH1100 |
Fundamentals of Speech (Goals 1 & 9)
OR SPCH1200
|
3 CR |
| SPCH1310 |
Communication in a Diverse World (Goals 1 & 7)
OR SOCI2125
|
3 CR |
| - | Goal 3 - Natural Sciences | 3 CR |
| - | Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 CR |