Tuition Fee
USD 610
Per credit
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Psychology | Social Work and Counselling | Sociology
Area of study
Cultural Studies
Minor
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Behavioral Sciences | Sociology and Anthropology
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 610
About Program
Program Overview
The Associate of Arts (Pre-Social Work) Degree from Alexander College is a two-year undergraduate program that prepares students for further study in social work. It provides a broad foundation in arts, humanities, and social science, with a customizable concentration in pre-social work. Upon completion, students can transfer to the third year of a Bachelor of Social Work program at universities in British Columbia.
Program Outline
Associate of Arts (Pre-Social Work) Degree - Alexander College
Degree Overview:
- Duration: 2 years
- Type: Undergraduate Degree
- Credit Hours: 60
- Transferability: Yes, transferable to other institutions
- Objectives:
- Provide broad-based knowledge and experiences in arts, humanities, and social science.
- Develop critical thinking and research skills.
- Offer a customizable concentration in pre-social work, allowing students to explore areas like social welfare, psychology, sociology, gender, and Indigenous studies.
Outline:
- Structure: Foundational two-year undergraduate degree consisting of 60 credits in total.
- Course Requirements: (which must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater)
- 6 credits in first-year English
- 9 credits in Science, including:
- at least: 3 credits in mathematics, computer science, or statistics (statistics courses taught in subject areas such as business, commerce, economics, psychology, etc. may also be used to meet this requirement)
- 4 credits in a laboratory science
- 36 credits in arts including:
- At least 6 credits in humanities, other than English, including both of: ANTH 160 or HIST 107, GSWS 100
- At least 6 credits in Social Science, including both of: PSYC 101, PSYC 102
- At least 6 additional credits in Arts, including one of: SOCI 100, SOCI 103
- At least 18 credits in 2nd year arts, taken in two or more subject areas.
- 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas, including both of: SOWK 201, SOWK 202
Careers:
- Transfer Options: Upon completion, students can transfer to the third year of a four-year Bachelor of Social Work program at universities in BC.
- Post-Graduate Work Permit Eligibility: International students are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
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