Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree option has been designed to be a transfer plan of study to four year MUS (Montana University System) institutions offering a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). In addition to the completion of general education requirements this plan of study offers students the opportunity to complete 100 and 200 level course work leading to the acceptance into upper division programs in the MUS system and completion of a BA. Further, completion of this program will enable students to apply for the Social Work 2+2 program through the University of Montana.
General Education requirements 40-42 credits.
| Categories | Courses | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts | College Writing I | 3 |
| College Writing II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| Science: Physical & Biological (One lab science required) | Discover Biology | 4 |
| 3 | ||
| Social Science/Human Behavior | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Diversity | 3 | |
| Humanities and the Arts | 3 | |
| 3 | ||
| Cheyenne Studies | Cheyenne Language I | 4 |
| 3 | ||
| Computer Applications | 3 |
| Program of Study | Cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| AD 250 | Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues | 3 |
| AD 256 | Assessment in Human Services and Addiction Programs | 3 |
| AH 255 | Human Life Cycle | 3 |
| NS 155 | Social Issues of the Native American | 3 |
| PS 160 | American Political Systems or NS 151 Tribal Governments | 3 |
| SS 151 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SS 152 | Social Problems/Social Work | 3 |
| Total Program Credits | 62-64 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will apply knowledge of human behavior in a social work context.
- Students will be able to conduct assessments according to the Council on Social Work Education standards.
- Students will possess the knowledge of and be able to apply ethical principles.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and in writing in the language of human services.