Social Work - 2+2 Social Work Track
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Social Work provides the educational foundation needed for entry-level employment in the Social Work field and/or success in continued education at a bachelor’s level. The curriculum provides a strong theoretical and content foundation, along with an integrated experiential, skill development component. Students intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree should consult the requirements of that institution when planning their program of study.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
Core I
| Communications | 6 |
Core II
| Mathematics | |
Core III
| Science | |
Core-V
| Social Sciences | |
Core VI
| Native American Studies | |
Core VII
| Computer Technology | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Program of Study Courses
| CAS 256 | Group Counseling | 3 |
| HS 250 | Interviewing & Crisis Intervention Skills | 3 |
| PSYX 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSYX 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYX 233 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| SW 100 | Introduction To Social Welfare | 3 |
| SW 200 | Introduction To Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Electives (PSYX, CAS or SW)
Total Credit Hours: 61
Social Work
First Semester (Fall)
| SW 100 | Introduction To Social Welfare | 3 |
Second Semester (Sp)
| SOCI 101 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| SW 200 | Introduction To Social Work Practice | 3 |
| PSCI 210 | Introduction To American Government | 3 |
Third Semester (Fall)
Fourth Semester (Sp)
| PSYX 233 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| HS 250 | Interviewing & Crisis Intervention Skills | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24
Program Learning Outcomes:
FPCC has adopted the following nine competencies to align with the Council for Social Work Education - Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (CSWE EPAS 2015) as our own learning outcomes. These standards are common to all accredited undergraduate and graduate social work programs.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
- Engage diversity and difference in practice.
- Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
- Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
- Engage in policy practice.
- Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
** For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art and Associate of Science Degree General Education
Bachelor's Program
For student interested in transferring into the Bachelors of Social Work degree program at the University of Montana, information can be found on the application and admissions process, cost of attendance and financial aid, and additional resources at:
University of Montana 2+2 Social Work Program
Fort Peck Community College also has a designated liaison available to answer questions and help with the transfer process.
Chante Japp: chante.japp@umontana.edu
**For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art