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2018-2019 College Catalog

2018-2019 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Social Work, ASLAS for Transfer to UALR Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) (Campus or Online)

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The curriculum is designed for persons who plan to obtain an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences (ASLAS) in Social Work at National Park College (NPC) and transfer to the University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW). Students should be aware that prerequisite courses and/or developmental courses may need to be taken in addition to this suggested plan of study.

See UALR program requirements below.

Graduation Map: Social Work, ASLAS for Transfer to UALR Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) (Campus or Online)

General Education Core - 35 Transferable Hours

ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ORT 0 - Blackboard Student Training 0 Credits
ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION - 9 CREDIT HOURS
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits
MATHEMATICS - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
MATH 1213 - Quantitative Literacy* 3 Credits
LAB SCIENCES - 8 CREDIT HOURS
Required course:
BIOL 1114 - General Biology* 4 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry I* 4 Credits
ESCI 1104 - Earth Science* 4 Credits
GEOL 1104 - Physical Geology* 4 Credits
PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits
PHYS 1124 - Astronomy* 4 Credits
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES - 6 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits
SOCIAL SCIENCES - 9 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2253 - World Civilization to 1500* 3 Credits
HIST 2263 - World Civilization since 1500* 3 Credits

Social Work Core - 25 Transferable Hours

Select the course not previously chosen:
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
or PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
PSYC 2013 - Developmental Psychology* 3 Credits
PSYC 2163 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
SOC 2203 - Social Problems* 3 Credits
SOC 2223 - Introduction to Social Work 3 Credits
SOC 2233 - Interviewing Skills and Practice 3 Credits
CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice* 3 Credits
Elective 1013 - Transfer Elective 3 Credits
PE Any 1 CH - PE Course 1 Credits

60 Transferable Credit Hours

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UALR

See the NPU Transfer Center Coordinator for assistance.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The student must complete the requirements necessary for general admission to UALR as well as specific admission to the UALR BSW program
The student will have earned the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences at NPC
The student must complete all three prerequisite courses (or the NPC equivalent) with a GPA of 2.5 or better: SOWK 1301 (SOC 2223) Introduction to Social Work; SOCI 2300 (SOC 1103) Introduction to Sociology; and PSYC 2300 (PSYC 1103) Psychology and the Human Experience

Degree program admission requirements for students who transfer will be determined in the same manner as if their initial enrollment had been at UALR. Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA as well as a 2.5 GPA for social work courses

NOTE: Students interested in the online program will indicate their choice on the program application. Once admitted to UA Little Rock Online, students will not be able to register for face-to-face classes in the BSW program.