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	3
Core III	Arts and Humanities	6
Core IV	Social Sciences	7
Core V	Native American Studies	4
Core VI	Computer Technology	3
Total Credit Hours:		37

Social Work
General Education Requirements		Credits
Core I	Communications
	COMX 111 Public Speaking	3
	WRIT 101 College Writing	3
Core II	Mathematics
	M 105 Contemporary Math	3
	M 121 College Algebra
Core III	Science (*Science with Lab recommended for transfer)
	PSYX 250 Biological Psychology	4
	{1) 3 credit science option	3
Core IV	Arts and Humanities
	{2} 3 credit Arts and Humanities option	3
		3
Core V	Social Sciences
	ECNS 201/ECNS 202 Prin of Macro/Micro Economics	3
	PSCI 210 Introduction to American Government	3
Core VI	Native American Studies
	{1} 3 credit Native American Studies option	3
Core VII	Technology
	{1} 3 credit Technology option	3
Total General Education Credits required for degree		34

Program of Study Courses

CAS 256	Group Counseling	3
SW 100	Introduction To Social Welfare	3
HS 250	Interviewing & Crisis Intervention Skills	3
PSYX 230	Developmental Psychology	3
PSYX 233	Adult Development and Aging	3
SW 200	Introduction To Social Work Practice	3
Total Credit Hours:		23

Total Credit Hours: 60

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)

PSYX 230	Developmental Psychology	3
CAS 256	Group Counseling	3

Fourth Semester (Sp)

PSYX 233	Adult Development and Aging	3
HS 250	Interviewing & Crisis Intervention Skills	3

Total Credit Hours: 29

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.

1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
2. Engage diversity and difference in practice.
3. Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
4. Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
5. Engage in policy practice.
6. Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
7. Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
8. Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
9. 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: [e-mail]

**For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art