Social Work - Associate of Social Services
60 credits
The Associate degree in Social Services prepares students for entry-level positions in a social services setting. Courses taken for this degree may be used to transfer to NMSU Las Cruces for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Sociology.
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.
The New Mexico General Education course list an be found here.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1350G | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics | |
| Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
| BIOL 1120G & BIOL 1120L | Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (2 courses) | 6 | |
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| World Literature I | 3 | |
| United States History I | 3 | |
or HIST 1120G | United States History II | |
| Western Civilization I | 3 | |
or HIST 1160G | Western Civilization II | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
or PHIL 2110G | Introduction to Ethics | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
or ARTS 1145G | Visual Concepts | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | 3 | |
or MUSC 1110G | Music Appreciation: Jazz | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| SOWK 2110G | Introduction to Human Services & Social Work (Core Requirement) | 3 |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Second Language | ||
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
Two semesters of a second language | ||
| Spanish I | 4 | |
| Spanish II | 4 | |
| Other Course Requirements | ||
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| PSYC 2311 | A Study of Substance Abuse through Learning | 3 |
| or PSYC 2230 | Psychology of Adjustment | |
| SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Concentration Areas | ||
| Paraprofessional or NMSU School of Social Work Option - see options below | 6 | |
| Select a minimum of 5 credits to bring the total credits to 60. 2 | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics is required for the NMSU Las Cruces Bachelor of Social Work. If students are not planning to pursue a Bachelor's degree, MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is acceptable but does not prepare the student for higher level MATH/STAT.
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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.
Paraprofessional Option
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 1140G | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | |
| Criminal Courts and Procedure | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 | |
or GNDR 2120G | Representing Women Across Cultures | |
| Case Management | 3 | |
| Personal Health & Wellness | 3 | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
or POLS 1110G | Introduction to Political Science | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
NMSU School of Social Work Option
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Emphasis Requirement | ||
| SPAN 2110 | Spanish III | 3 |
| SPAN 2120 | Spanish IV | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
A Suggested Plan of Study
This roadmap assumes student placement into ENGL 1110G Composition I and a College level MATH, such as MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics, and demonstrates how to complete an Associate degree in two years. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. Students are advised to earn a C or better in courses to avoid repeating courses. Students may take a Spanish Language test and begin at that point, but must be proficient through the first year. Students select either the Paraprofessional Option or the NMSU School of Social Work Option, with the Cultural Emphasis Requirement. This Plan follows the Paraprofessional Option; students wanting the Cultural Emphasis need to plan their language courses earlier in the sequence.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1350G or MATH 1130G | Introduction to Statistics or Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOWK 2110G | Introduction to Human Services & Social Work | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2221G | Professional & Technical Communication or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 |
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC 2230 or PSYC 2311 | Psychology of Adjustment or A Study of Substance Abuse through Learning | 3 |
| SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| AREA V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 1120G & BIOL 1120L | Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Second Language I | 4 | |
| Select course from Paraprofessional Option | 3 | |
| AREA VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Second Language II | 4 | |
| Select course from Paraprofessional Option | 3 | |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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The New Mexico General Education course list an be found here.
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