Program Description

Social work is a great fit for students who are passionate about supporting individuals, families, and communities while addressing social challenges. It explores how social systems, policies, and environments impact people's well-being. Students can expect to study topics such as social justice, human behavior, advocacy, mental health, child welfare, crisis intervention, policy analysis, ethics, and community development.

Program Outcomes

Students who complete an associate degree in Social Work should expect the following outcomes from the program: 

• know the history of social work;
• know the roles of social workers in society;
• know the basic concepts of social welfare;
• can discuss social work as a profession;
• can identify the skills and knowledge of social work practice;
• appreciate social welfare from the political perspective;
• appreciate social and biological systems impact on children and childhood;
• appreciate the influence of diversity and social status on human behavior;
• appreciate social work as a helping profession;

Make the Most of Your Time at Snow

The requirements below will earn you an associate degree, but Snow offers other prerequisites that you will need for your bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to more fully prepare for transfer by completing the suggested plan of study.

AS Requirements

To earn an AS in Social Work at Snow College, students must complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements and the following major requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
SW 1010	Social Work as a Profession	3
SW 2100	Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment	3
SW 2400	Diverse Populations	3

Another Available Degree

While the AS is recommended, students can earn an AA in Social Work by completing the foreign language requirement as part of their 60 credits.