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Social Work / Sociology

The social work/sociology pathway is a great choice for students looking for a career that assists individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to function better in their social environments. This program allows for graduation with an Associate of Arts Degree and/or transfer to a university Social Work or Sociology program.


Public Safety/Social & Behavioral Science Pathway

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • College Algebra MAT 1313
    MAT 1313 – College Algebra (Prerequisite: MAT 1233 with a C or appropriate placement score for MAT 1313). This course includes the following topics with applications: inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-order equations; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
    SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology. This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and groups. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
    SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology. This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and groups. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
    SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology. This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and groups. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition II ENG 1123
    ENG 1123 – English Composition II (Prerequisite: ENG 1113). This course is a continuation of English Composition I with emphasis on research, argumentation, and composition. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Psychology PSY 1513
    PSY 1513 - General Psychology. An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This includes history and theories of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, the principles of learning, personality and abnormal behaviors. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Social Problems SOC 2133
    SOC 2133 - Social Problems. This course is a study of the theoretical analysis, nature, scope, and effects of contemporary social problems and policy measures used to address them. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • ***Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • ***Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
  • *Natural Science w/Lab (4)
  • Literature Elective (3)
  • History Elective (3)
  • *Foreign Language (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • ***Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • **Natural Science w/Lab (4)
  • Literature Elective (3)
  • History Elective (3)
  • *Foreign Language (3)
Total 16 Hours

*Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.

**Computer Science Elective Options:
CSC 1113 Computer Concepts
CSC 1123 Computer Applications I

***Suggested Social/Behavioral Science Elective Options:
ECO 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2123 Principles of Microeconomics
HPR 1213 Personal and Community Health (recommended for Social Work Program of Study)
PHI 2113 Introduction to Philosophy I
PSC 1113 American National Government (recommended for Social Work Program of Study)
PSY 2223 Perspectives on Child Maltreatment and Child Advocacy
PSY/EPY 2533 Human Growth and Development
SOC 2143 Marriage and Family
SWK 1113 Social Work: A Helping Profession (recommended for Social Work Program of Study)

****Fine Arts Elective Options:
ART 1113 Art Appreciation
MUS 1113 Music Appreciation
SPT 2233 Theatre Appreciation

For Social Work Program of Study: Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi recommend taking MAT 2323 Statistics.

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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