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: 

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the history, values, and roles of social work within society and possible career pathways
• Students will be able to describe the diversity of human experience and how biological, social, and psychological factors influence human behavior and development
• Students will be able to demonstrate core social work practice skills such as communication, engagement, problem solving, and emotional regulation
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professional behavior consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics
• Students will apply social work knowledge, critical thinking, and introductory research concepts to evaluate the social world

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.

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman
Fall		Hours
SW 1010	Social Work as a Profession	3
English 1 GE Class		3
Electives		9
	Hours	15
Spring
SW 2400	Diverse Populations	3
MATH 1040	Introduction to Statistics MA	3
HFST 1500	Human Development SS	3
Life Science GE Class		3
Electives		3
	Hours	15
Sophomore
Fall
SW 2100	Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment	3
American Institutions GE Class		3
PSY 1010	General Psychology SS	3
ANTH 1000	Introduction to Anthropology SS	3
English 2 GE Class		3
	Hours	15
Spring
SOC 1010	Introduction to Sociology SS	3
Humanities GE Class		3
Fine Arts GE Class		3
Elective		3
Physical Science GE Class		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	60