Nov 27, 2024

2017-2018 College Catalog

2017-2018 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)

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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.

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 I* 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
TART 1153 - Introduction To Theater* 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 2223 - Introduction to Social Work 3 Credits
SOC 2233 - Interviewing Skills and Practice 3 Credits
Elective 0003 - Elective(1) 3 Credits
Elective 0003 - Elective(2) 3 Credits
Elective 0004 - General Electives 4 Credits

60 Credit Hours Total

See the NPU Transfer Center Coordinator for degree and graduation information.

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UALR

UALR Courses - 60 Credit Hours Minimum

REQUIRED SOCIAL WORK COURSES - 47 Credit Hours
SOWK 3302	Cultural Diversity	3 credits
SOWK 3303	Human Behavior in the Social Environment I	3 credits
SOWK 3304	Human Behavior in the Social Environment II	3 credits
SOWK 3313	Social Welfare Policy I	3 credits
SOWK 3314	Social Welfare Policy II	3 credits
SOWK 3315	Policy Practice	3 credits
SOWK 3322	Methods of Social Work Research	3 credits
SOWK 3331	Practice I	3 credits
SOWK 3381	Social Work Statistics	3 credits
SOWK 4212	Field Seminar I	2 credits
SOWK 4213	Field Seminar II	2 credits
SOWK 4332	Practice II	3 credits
SOWK 4333	Practice III	3 credits
SOWK 4541	Field Experience I	5 credits
SOWK 4542	Field Experience II	5 credits
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES - 13 Credit Hours
RHET 3000/4000	Three (3) credit hours of upper level Rhetoric & Writing	3 credits
	Nine (9) hours of Upper Level Related Field electives, including, but not limited to: • Gerontology • Political Science • Sociology and Anthropology • Psychology • Criminal Justice • Human Serve Administration • Health Sciences, and Public Administration	9 credits
	One (1) hour of general elective credit	1 credit

NOTE:
The UALR BSW program will accept PSYC 2013 Developmental Psychology* to satisfy 3 hours of upper level related field elective credit. However, this course will transfer in as a lower level elective and will not replace the UALR Developmental Psychology course for other majors. It will transfer in as a lower level elective only.

The UALR BSW program will accept PSYC 2163 Abnormal Psychology to satisfy the requirement for Abnormal Psychology. However, this course will transfer in as a lower level elective and will not replace the UALR Abnormal Psychology course for other majors. It will transfer in as a lower level elective only.

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
Degree program admission requirements for students who transfer will be determined in the same manner as if their initial enrollment had been at UALR

Admission Requirements specific to UALR BSW Program

Successfully complete the ASLAS program
Successfully complete all three prerequisite courses (or the NPC equivalent) with a grade of C 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
Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA as well as a 2.5 GPA in the social work prerequisite courses
Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA as well as a 2.5 GPA for social work courses