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Program Details

The Associate of Applied Science in Social Work provides foundational skills in the areas of social work management, case management, introductory counseling, and social change theory.  The program is designed for students who seek to acquire a complete framework in entry-level social work concepts. Learners will acquire skills and knowledge applicable to their chosen social work professions.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Explain what social work is (its function) and explain the role of a social worker.
• Define what social work ethics are and potential challenges.
• Analyze motivation theories and the relationship between motivation and performance.
• Articulate the importance of case management and its role in relation to an organization.
• Describe types of social work delineating the marked differences within the landscape.
• Interpret basic and common financial statements and nonprofit budgeting.
• Identify an organization’s stakeholders, its ethical issues, and define the concept of social responsibility.
• Demonstrate fundamental communication skills specific to oral and written language.
• Identify basic math skills as related to accounting and quantitative reasoning.

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