Human Services to Social Work
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Salisbury University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Human Services provides career education for those interested in working with community service programs, providing individual and group counseling services, and developing human relations skills for working with individuals with diverse backgrounds. Graduates are prepared to gain entry level employment with governmental agencies or private firms as well as to continue their education at the baccalaureate level. Salisbury University's Bachelor of Arts degree program in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Social Work program uses both standard classroom study and practical field experience in educating students. Through careers in public agencies, private businesses, hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes, private practices, police departments, courts, and countless other workplaces, graduates are prepared to provide services to individuals, families, and groups, as well as to communities as a whole.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Human Services (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| HMS 121 | Intro to Human Services | 3 |
| CIS 107 | Intro to Computer Applications | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| HMS 122 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Contemporary Mathematics or | 3 |
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics | 4 |
| HMS 123 | Dynamics of Group Communication I | 3 |
| 15/16 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 225 | Interviewing & Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HMS 221 | Ethical Problems and Issues | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science | 3 |
| HMS 243 | Directed Practice I | 6 |
| 15 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 223 | Social Policy and Program Planning | 3 |
| BIO XXX | Select 1: BIO 110, 120, 140, 150. SELECT BIO 140 FOR TRANSFER TO SALISBURY | 4 |
| HMS 244 | Directed Practice II | 6 |
| PSY 127 | Human Development | 3 |
| 16/17 | ||
Social Work (Bachelor's Degree - Salisbury University)
Semester 5 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations I or | 4 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations II or | 4 |
| HIST 103 | First Year Seminar in World History | 4 |
| SOWK 300 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment I | 4 |
| SOWK 306 | Social Welfare History | 4 |
| SOWK 309 | Privilege and Oppression | 4 |
| 16 | ||
Semester 7 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 400 | Social Work Practice II | 4 |
| SOWK 330 | Policy Practice: Analyst and Advocate | 4 |
| SOWK 416 | Social Work Research I | 4 |
| SOWK 420 | Field Instruction I | 4 |
| 13 | ||
Sixth Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 302 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | 4 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations I or | 4 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations II or | 4 |
| HIST 103 | First Year Seminar in World History | 4 |
| FTWL 106 | Lifelong Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| SOWK 320 | Social Work Practice I | 4 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOWK 410 | Social Work Practice III | 4 |
| SOWK 417 | Social Work Research II | 4 |
| SOWK 421 | Field Instruction II | 4 |
| XXXX XXXX | General or Social Work Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for the bachelor's degree in Social Work at Salisbury University. Course offerings by semester may vary. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1781
Georgetown: (302) 259-6531
Wilmington: (302) 434-5547
Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland: (410) 677-5346
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum. 8-1-2018 to 7-31-2023