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Jumpstart your career in the field of social work with Iowa Western’s Human Services Pre-Social Work program. This program is designed for students who will earn an Associate of Arts degree and then transfer to four-year institutions that carry social work programs accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
Social workers play an important role in the lives of people who are going through difficult times. You’ll be trained to help solve personal, family, and community problems as well as assisting clients in dealing with everyday life events.
You’ll work closely with Iowa Western faculty advisors who will guide you through your degree and assist you with your future transfer and career plans. Iowa Western graduates have earned positions in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and public agencies.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
What will you do
The Human Services Pre-Social Work program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution with social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Human Services Pre-Social Work curriculum stresses general education coursework. In this field, a bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for most entry-level positions and a master’s degree is generally required for advancement, or to work in mental or health care settings.
Wages
Iowa
- Entry: $20.22
- Average: $29.54
- Experienced: $34.20
Metro
- Entry: $22.34
- Average: $34.15
- Experienced: $49.54
First Semester | ||||
| ENG 105 - Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 109 - Introduction to Human Services 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 106 - Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 140 - Social Work and Social Welfare 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 225 - Counseling Techniques 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 132 - Fundamentals of Case Management 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| SPC 112 - Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BIO 157 - Human Biology 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HUM 287 - Leadership Development Studies 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 115 - Agency and Community Resources 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| POL 111 - American National Government 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| REL 101 - Survey of World Religions | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 157 - Statistics 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 228 - Group Counseling Techniques 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 180 - Ethics for Human Service Professionals | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSV 802 - Internship 1 (2.0 Credits Required) | 2.0 - 6.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 62.0 | ||||
Notes:1 Required courses for the program
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Recognize the professional characteristics of a human services worker.
- Demonstrate effective interviewing and counseling skills when engaging clients.
- Compose the written documentation required of a human services case manager.
- Assemble a comprehensive service plan.
- Recognize the dynamics of vulnerable persons and special populations.
- Evaluate community and agency resources.
Program Disclaimers
- Because career opportunities associated with this degree are so varied, salaries vary considerably as well. To explore careers and gather specific salary information, we encourage you to visit the following website: IHaveaPlanIowa