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
- College Algebra MAT 1313
- Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
- ****Fine Arts Elective (3)
- **Computer Science Elective (3)
Second Semester
- English Composition II ENG 1123
- General Psychology PSY 1513
- Social Problems SOC 2133
- ***Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- ***Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
- *Natural Science w/Lab (4)
- Literature Elective (3)
- History Elective (3)
- *Foreign Language (3)
Second Semester
- ***Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- **Natural Science w/Lab (4)
- Literature Elective (3)
- History Elective (3)
- *Foreign Language (3)
*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.
