Social Services - Associate Degree
66 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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Common Core | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| ENGL 111G | Rhetoric and Composition | 4 |
| ENGL 203G | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| or ENGL 211G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | |
| COMM 265G | Principles of Human Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 253G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Statistics for Business and the Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Mathematics Appreciation | 3 | |
or higher G MATH | ||
| Area III: Science | ||
| BIOL 101G & 101GL | Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Select one from the following 100-200G Lab Science courses: | 4 | |
| The Planets | 4 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy | 4 | |
| Principles and Applications of Chemistry | 4 | |
| Introduction to Computer Science | 4 | |
| Introductory Environmental Science | 4 | |
| Geography of the Natural Environment | 4 | |
| Introductory Geology | 4 | |
| The Great Ideas of Physics | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| C EP 110G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| S WK 221G | Introduction to Social Welfare 1 | 3 |
| PSY 201G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101G | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 201G | Contemporary Social Problems | |
| Area V: Humanities/Fine Art | ||
| Select two from the following 100-200 level Humanities/Fine Arts G courses: | 6 | |
| Literature and Culture | 3 | |
| Roots of Modern Europe | 3 | |
| Modern Europe | 3 | |
| Introduction to Early American History | 3 | |
| Introduction to Recent American History | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| An Introduction to Music | 3 | |
| History of Jazz in Popular Music: A Blending of Cultures | 3 | |
| The Art of Wondering | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
| The World of Theatre | 3 | |
| Second Language | ||
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Elementary Spanish I and Elementary Spanish II | 8 | |
Two semesters of a second language | ||
| Other Course Requirements | ||
| COLL 101 | College/Life Success | 3 |
| C S 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| or OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | |
| PSY 266 | Applied Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 290 | Psychology of Adjustment | |
| S WK 253 | Case Management | 3 |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Concentration Areas | ||
| Paraprofessional or NMSU School of Social Work Option | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
| 1 | Recommended courses to articulate to the BSW and MSW. |
A grade of C or better is required on all General Education and Social Service courses.
Paraprofessional Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 203G | Introduction to Language and Cultural Anthropology | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
or GOVT 110G | Introduction to Political Science | |
or C J 250 | Courts and the Criminal Justice System | |
| Personal Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women s Studies | 3 | |
or W S 202G | Representing Women Across Cultures | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
NMSU School of Social Work Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Emphasis Requirement | ||
| SPAN 211 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 212 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |