Social Work - Associate of Social Services
NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog
Students must earn a grade of C- or better in all Social Work courses.
Total Credits Required for Degree: 60
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Courses specified in the General Education areas below are Program required courses that will also fulfill General Education requirements. | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| or ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| Areas III/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
Select one course from either Area III or Area IV (3-4 credits) | ||
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| PHIL 1115G | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one course from Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| SOWK 2110G | Introduction to Human Services & Social Work | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| BCIS 1110 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| HMSV 2110 | Case Management | 3 |
| MATH 1350G | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 2221 | Applied Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 2230 | Psychology of Adjustment | |
| SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOCI 2310G | Contemporary Social Problems | |
| Second Language Requirement | 8 | |
| Spanish I | 4 | |
| Spanish II | 4 | |
OR select two semesters of a second language | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 3 | 2-3 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, and/or certificate coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
NMSU Alamogordo 2024-2025 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Social Work
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
Students must earn a grade of C- or better in all Social Work courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BCIS 1110 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| BIOL 1120G & BIOL 1120L | Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| SOWK 2110G | Introduction to Human Services & Social Work | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2221G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 1110G or SOCI 2310G | Introduction to Sociology or Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 2 | 3 |
| PHIL 1115G | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC 2221 or PSYC 2230 | Applied Psychology or Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| SPAN 1110 | Spanish I 3 | 4 |
| Select one course from either Area III or Area IV (3-4 credits) | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HMSV 2110 | Case Management | 3 |
| MATH 1350G | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| SPAN 1120 | Spanish II 3 | 4 |
| Elective Course 4 | 2-3 | |
| Select one course from Area VI: Creative/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 2
MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
- 3
Students are recommended to take SPAN 1110 Spanish I and SPAN 1120 Spanish II but can complete the requirement with two semesters of another second language prefix.
- 4
Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, and/or certificate coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.