Study in Social Work will help you gain skills in critical thinking, research methods, understanding the way society works, and understanding the relationship between individuals and the societies in which we live. Social Work emphasizes the importance of social environment as it affects the quality of people’s lives. The skills you learn studying Social Work are transferable to many careers.
23 Defining Moments of Social Work
Career Opportunities
A Social Work degree prepares students for career opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The following are some of the major career fields you can pursue related to Social Work:
- School social work
- Older adults
- Mental health
- Healthcare
- People with disabilities
- Criminal justice/corrections
- Children, youth, and families
- Substance use, abuse, and dependence
The National Association of Social Workers and The Best Social Work Jobs also provide additional information on careers in Social Work.
Planning Your Class Schedule
Students should consult with an advisor in Student Services to select courses, make a transfer plan, and periodically review their progress towards their degree completion.
Students are also encouraged to contact the admissions office at the college to which they plan to transfer during their first year at Hawkeye in order to obtain specific program and transfer requirements.
Not all courses may be required for transfer to your future major.
Award: Associate of Arts (AA)
Required number of credits: 62
Courses and course cost calculations are subject to change.
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| Social Work Transfer Courses |
| BIO-154 |
Human Biology
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Human Biology explores human structure and function and the relationship of humans to other living organisms. The course examines the application of basic biological principles to practical human concerns. The course is a one-semester biology course intended for students who do not wish to major in the biological or health sciences.
Lecture Hours: 48
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Statistics
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This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): MAT-063.
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American National Government
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The study of the United States national government, specifically its institutions, the process of governing, the means by which individual citizens and groups influence that process, and the output of that governing process.
Lecture Hours: 48
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Introduction to Psychology
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This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis in such areas as learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.
Lecture Hours: 48
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Introduction to Sociology
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This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.
Lecture Hours: 48
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Marriage and Family
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Marriage and family is studied from a sociological viewpoint. Content areas focus on the history of family, gender roles, power in relationships, diverse family structures, and functions of the family and dysfunctions. This course examines courtship and marriage, family life cycle, parenthood, interpersonal relationships, and marital adjustments. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution, and identify social forces which influence its development and change.
Lecture Hours: 48
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Introduction to Social Work
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This course provides basic understanding of how American system of social services and the social work profession combine in order to meet the personal and social needs of persons who have been classified as ?at risk? and in need of public assistance. Concepts relevant to social welfare, social change, social support, and structure are examined, including but not limited to legal aspects, systemic and professional goals and values, and various statuses and roles. In addition, various models and theories related to social work and social services will be examined.
Lecture Hours: 48
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Social Work Interactional Skills
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This course focuses on students gaining an understanding and beginning mastery of interpersonal and interactional helping skills utilized by social workers in practice. The organization of the course and the learning methods used focus on both didactic and experiential learning. The content of the course is taught through lecture, discussion, and interactional sessions in which the students learn through individual and group exercises, role play, and activity experiences.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in SOC-160 Introduction to Social Work.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Passing grade in SOC-181 Field Experience.
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This course provides students with a beginning “hands-on” experience to examine the operations of a social service agency, to observe the functions and activities of social service workers, and to develop entry-level social service skills with clients. Students will complete a field experience with a social service agency and provided professional supervision by an agency representative who has the educational and professional experience in the student’s field of interest. This initial field experience is helpful to students in determining the compatibility of their own values, personal qualities, skills, and level of commitment to the social work practice. Students will have the opportunity to assess their field experience to make an informed decision on future educational and career plans.
Lab Hours: 32
Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C in SOC-180 Social Work Interactional Skills.
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Total Credits 25
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Total Credits 37
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Course Cost Calculation
Resident tuition and fees x course credits + course fee if applicable.
Course calculations are based on 2021–2022 tuition and fees and course fees.
The course cost calculation does not include:
School of Social Work Colleges and Universities
Involvement Opportunities
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Hawkeye Reads: A campus-wide program that seeks to support the College's Institutional Outcomes and increase literacy.
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MAPS (Minds, Actions, People, Society): Special interest club for students interested in Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work.
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Multicultural Student Organization: A student-led group created to be a platform for students to focus on diversity issues that shape our world.
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Student Ambassadors: A group of students who assist the Admissions office with the recruitment of new students and who represent and promote Hawkeye.
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Student Leadership Council: Represents and promotes the common interests and general welfare of the student body.
Admissions Requirements