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Texas Direct - Social Work - FOS
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts in Teaching
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Social Work webpage and your success coach at your campus.
Texas Direct provides seamless transfer degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions.
Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to receive an associate degree – the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block applied directly to their selected major.
The Texas Direct – Associates of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Social Work is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Social Work and transfer to a four-year college/university. This curriculum applies to the Bachelor of Social Work as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution. The field of study in Social Work included in this degree is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This degree plan will constitute a 60 semester credit hour transfer block to any public Texas four-year college or university.
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 the Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Social Work, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's-level programs. 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 http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
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.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Field of Study Designated 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 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
- SPAN 1411* or SPAN 1412* This is a Core course.
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in Social Work.
- Meet with your success coach to determine the required Directed Elective courses for your chosen transfer institution.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Field of Study Designated Core Course.
SOCW 2361 – Introduction to Social Work This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.
DIRECTED ELECTIVE** This is a Field of Study Course.
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 success coach for a specific list.
**DIRECTED ELECTIVE Students should review and select the required courses based upon their chosen transfer institution. To find out FOS Directed Electives for universities, please see the Texas Direct Website.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach to determine the required Directed Elective courses for your chosen transfer institution.
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Ask your success coach about your options to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
DIRECTED ELECTIVE** This is a Field of Study Course.
SOCW 2362 – Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts 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 success coach for a specific list.
**DIRECTED ELECTIVE Students should review and select the required courses based upon their chosen transfer institution. To find out FOS Directed Electives for universities, please see the Texas Direct Website.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to your top choice universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.
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Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
SOCI 1306 – Social Problems This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.
SOCW 2389 – Academic Cooperative This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course.
- ENGL 2331 – 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 success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Social Work.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS