Social Services
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Learn core principles and skills in social work, community services and casework management. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.
Program/Major Codes: AASSOCIALSRV/SSE
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.
Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* Select courses to fulfill C or G requirements**
| Communication Requirement | 6 | |
| Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Literacy Requirement | 1-3 | |
| Subtotal | 16-18 | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| SSE 110 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 |
| SSE 111 | Group Work | 3 |
| SSE 210 | Community Organization and Development | 3 |
| SSE 211 | Group Technique Applications | 3 |
| SSE 281 | Social Service Delivery Systems | 3 |
| SSE 285 | Foundations of Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SSE 292 | Social Services Field Experience | 4 |
| Subtotal | 22 | |
Required Support Courses
| Required Support Courses | ||
| SSE Electives | 3 | |
| Other Electives | 19-21 | |
| Subtotal | 22-24 | |
| Total | 60-64 | |
*Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core course: Humanities and Social Sciences Requirement - SSE 110 fulfills 3 credits in the Social Sciences category, complete a course from the Humanities/Fine Arts or Leadership/Ethics category.
** In the general education categories, select at least one course marked "C" (cultural diversity) or "G" (global awareness).