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Social Work Field of Study (For transfer to UNT Dallas)

For more information, visit the Dallas College Social Work webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.

The guided pathway in Social Work, Field of Study is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Social Work and transfer to the University of North Texas at Dallas. This degree plan will constitute a 60 semester credit hour transfer block to UNT Dallas.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Social Work. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Arts with a Field of Study in Social Work, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's-level programs at UNT Dallas. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on UNT Dallas to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you pursue Social Work as a major at UNT Dallas.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.

CHOOSE ONE:   

• PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course. AND
  SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course. OR
• SPAN 1411 or 1412 This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your advisor to confirm your academic and career goals.
2. At the end of the semester, begin researching information at UNT Dallas to major in Social Work.
3. Meet with a career advisor/coach to research your career options with a degree in Social Work.

Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

SOCW 2361 – Introduction to Social Work

CHOOSE ONE:   

• HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
• HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:   

• ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology* This is a Core course.
• ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
• PSYC 2314 – ​​Lifespan Growth & Development* This is a Core course. OR
• SOCI 2301 –​ ​Marriage and the Family* This is a Core course.​

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
2. Ask about your options for transferring to UNT Dallas to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 3

SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology

SOCW 2362 – Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:   

• BIOL 1408 – Biology for Non-Science Majors I* This is a Core course.
• GEOL 1401 – Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors* This is a Core course. OR
• ​PHYS 1403 – Stars and Galaxies* This is a Core Course.

CHOOSE ONE:    

• ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
• ARTS 1304 – Art History II* This is a Core course.
• DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
• MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying to UNT Dallas.
2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2022)
3. Check with your advisor for important deadlines and dates.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

SOCI 1306 – Social Problems This is a Core course.

SOCW 2389 – Academic Cooperative

CHOOSE ONE:   

• BIOL 2406 – Environmental Biology* This is a Core course.
• GEOL 1403 – Physical Geology* This is a Core course. OR
• ​PHYS 1404 – Solar System* This is a Core Course.

CHOOSE ONE:   

• ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course.
• ENGL 2332 – World Literature* This is a Core course. OR
• PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Arts degree with the Field of Study in Social Work. 
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT Dallas.
4. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 16

 PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS