Social Services, AAS

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Learn core principles and skills in social work, community services and casework management.

What can I do with this degree?

Career Options: Entry-level employment in social service positions.
Academic Options: Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should pursue the Social Services Associate of Arts degree.

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 520-206-7666
Lead Faculty: 520-206-6958

Program/Major Codes: AASSOCIALSRV/SSE1

General Education Requirements

A grade of C or better is required for graduation. Course lists for each General Education category listed below can be found in the General Education Requirements for AAS Degrees .

Communication Requirement: †

WRT 101 fulfills this requirement

Arts and Humanities Requirement: †

SSE 184 fulfills this requirement.

Social and Behavioral Science Requirement: 3 Credits

Recommend: ECN 150 , PSY 101 , or SOC 101

Mathematics and Science Requirement: 3-4 Credits

Recommend: BUS 151 , BIO 156IN , or BIO 160IN
NOTE: The Math Competency must be met.

Other Requirement: 3 Credits

Recommend: ANT 112

Special Requirement

The C or G requirement should be fulfilled by completing an appropriate course in the above categories.

Subtotal: 9-10 Credits¥

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

SSE 110 - Introduction to Social Welfare 3 Credits
SSE 111 - Group Work 3 Credits
SSE 182 - A Social Services Perspective of Government 3.00 Credits
SSE 184 - Introductory Ethics: A Social Services Perspective 3 Credits
SSE 205 - Case Report Writing and Documentation 3 Credits
SSE 281 - Social Service Delivery Systems 3 Credits
SSE 285 - Foundations of Social Work Practice 3 Credits
SSE 292 - Social Services Field Experience 4 Credits
Complete 3 credits of additional SSE electives 3 Credits

Subtotal: 28 Credits

Focus Areas

Complete one of the following Focus Areas:

Child, Youth, and Family Intervention Focus
SSE 160 - Youth Services and Child Abuse 3 Credits
SSE 242 - Crisis Intervention: Relationship & Family Violence 3 Credits
OR
Behavioral Health and Substance Use Focus
SSE 121 - Study and Prevention of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders 3 Credits
SSE 220 - Treatment of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders 3 Credits

Subtotal: 6 Credits

Required Support Courses

WRT 101 - English Composition I [SUN# ENG 1101] 3 Credits
WRT 102 - English Composition II [SUN# ENG 1102] 3 Credits
Electives - Complete 11 credits so the total credits for the degree are 60-61. Please see an advisor to select appropriate course work.

Subtotal: 17 Credits

Total Credits as Displayed: 60-61 Credits

¥ General Education requires a minimum of 15 credits. This subtotal shows the Gen Ed credits not fulfilled by core or support courses.