The Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway A.S. offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Social Work bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing the pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State Universities* enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor's degree programs in a related field.
The Pre-Social Work Pathway consists of the Required Pathway Curriculum and the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), to bring your credit total to 60 credits.
Note: If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state and other higher education financial aid. Some courses within this program require a criminal background study to successfully complete. Please see the course description section of the catalog for more details. Please refer to the Criminal Background section of the catalog for more information on the criminal background study.
* Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University, Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
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Degrees
A.S., Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway Degree – 60 credits
Coursework Program Planning GuideRequired Pathway Curriculum – 38 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER 1100 | Intro to Social Work | 3 cr |
HSER Electives | Choose from the following or any HSER course(s):
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6 cr |
HSER 1179 | Human Service Seminar | 1 cr |
HSER 1189 | Internship | 3 cr |
BIOL 1114 | Critical Issues In Human Biology | 3 cr |
MATH 1103 | Statistics | 4 cr |
PSYC 1101 OR
PSYC 1201 |
Introduction to Psychology OR
Introduction to Psychology with Laboratory |
4 cr |
PSYC 1210 | Lifespan Development | 4 cr |
SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 cr |
SOC 1127 | Social Inequalities: Race, Class, & Gender | 3 cr |
POLS 1111 | Introduction to U.S. Politics | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 38 |
MnTC Curriculum – 22 credits
The MnTC requires a minimum of 40 credits, some of which will be satisfied by the required pathway curriculum. You must complete the MnTC courses that are specifically designated below. You may choose the other courses from each goal area from the list located at: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
To streamline your degree, you are encouraged to choose MnTC Goal 1-6 courses that also meet MnTC Goal areas 8 and 10.
Goal | Description | Courses |
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Goal 1 | Communication
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3 courses |
Goal 2 | Critical Thinking
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Goal 3 | Natural Science (1 course must include lab)
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2 courses |
Goal 4 | Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
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Goal 5 | History/Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences
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Goal 6 | Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature
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3 courses |
Goal 7 | Human Diversity
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Goal 8 | Global Perspective
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1 course |
Goal 9 | Ethical and Civic Responsibility
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Goal 10 | People and the Environment
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1 course |
Total Credits: | 22 |
RECOMMENDED FULL-TIME COURSE OF STUDY
Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
Semester 1 - 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER 1100 | Intro to Social Work* | 3 cr |
SOC 1100 | Intro to Sociology*(Goal 5, 9) | 4 cr |
MATH 1103 | Intro to Statistics* (Goal 4) | 4 cr |
ENG 1108 | Writing & Research Skills (Goal 1, 2) | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 2 - 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER elective* | 3 cr | |
ENG 1111 OR ENG 1114 OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing (Goal 1) OR The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the Professions |
2-3 cr |
MnTC Goal 6a elective | 2-3 cr | |
COMM 1100 OR COMM 1110 OR COMM 2230 |
Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1, 7) OR Public Speaking (Goal 1, 2) OR Small Group Communication (Goal 1, 2) |
3 cr |
PSYC 1101 OR
PSYC 1201 |
Intro to Psychology* (Goal 2, 5)OR
Intro to Psychology with Lab* (Goal 2, 5) |
4 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 3 - 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER elective* | 3 cr | |
PSYC 1210 | Lifespan Development* (Goal 5, 7) | 4 cr |
BIOL 1114 | Critical Issues in Human Biology* (Goal 3a) | 3 cr |
BIOL 1110 | Human Biology Lab & Goal 3b/10 without lab OR
Goal 3b/10 with lab |
4 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 4 - 15 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER 1179 | Human Services Seminar* | 1 cr |
HSER 1189 | Internship* | 3 cr |
MnTC Goal 6b elective | 3 cr | |
MnTC Goal 6a elective OR MnTC Goal 6b/8 elective |
3 cr | |
POLS 1111 | Introduction to U.S. Politics* | 3 cr |
SOC 1127 | Social Inequalities: Race, Class, & Gender* | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 |
*Course required for major
Recommended Part-Time Course Of Study
Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
Semester 1 - 7 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER 1100 | Intro to Social Work* | 3 cr |
ENG 1108 | Writing & Research Skills (Goal 1,2) | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 7 |
Semester 2 - 7 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER elective * | 3 cr | |
SOC 1100 | Intro to Sociology* (Goal 5, 9) | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 7 |
Semester 3 - 8 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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MATH 1103 | Intro to Statistics* (Goal 4) | 4 cr |
PSYC 1101 OR
PSYC 1201 |
Intro to Psychology* (Goal 2, 5) OR
Intro to Psychology with Lab* (Goal 2, 5) |
4 cr |
Total Credits: | 8 |
Semester 4 - 9 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER Elective* | 3 cr | |
POLS 1111 | Introduction to U.S. Politics* | 3 cr |
SOC 1127 | Social Inequalities: Race, Class, & Gender * | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 9 |
Semester 5 - 9 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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PSYC 1210 | Lifespan Development* (Goal 5, 7) | 4 cr |
ENG 1111 OR ENG 1114OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing (Goal 1) OR The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the Professions |
2-3 cr |
MnTC Goal 6a elective | 2-3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 9 |
Semester 6 - 10 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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MnTC Goal 6b elective | 3 cr | |
BIOL 1114 | Critical Issues in Human Biology* (Goal 3a) | 3 cr |
BIOL 1110 | Human Biology Lab & Goal 3b/10 without lab OR
MnTC Goal 3b/10 with lab |
4 cr |
Total Credits: | 10 |
Semester 7 - 10 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER 1179 | Human Services Seminar* | 1 cr |
HSER 1189 | Internship* | 3 cr |
COMM 1100 OR COMM1110 OR COMM 2230 |
Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1, 7) OR Public Speaking (Goal 1, 2) OR Small Group Communication (Goal 1, 2) |
3 cr |
MnTC Goal 6a elective OR MnTC Goal 6b/8 elective |
3 | |
Total Credits: | 10 |
*Course required for major
Certificates
Human Services Assistant Certificate – 30 Credits
This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the human services profession.
Program Information
Students in this program will acquire theory, knowledge, skills and techniques to prepare them for employment. This program helps students confront directly the realities of a career focused on helping others. Students explore attitudes, thoughts and feelings as they affect their ability to work effectively with others as a human services generalist. Direct experience with human service consumers and agencies, through internship and class experiences, are essential features of this program. Students also can specialize in areas such as mental illness, mental retardation, chemical dependency, child development or aging by focusing their internship and course work in those areas.
Note: If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state and other higher education financial aid. Some courses within this program require a criminal background study to successfully complete. Please see the course description section of the catalog for more details. Please refer to the Criminal Background section of the catalog for more information on the criminal background study.
Coursework Program Planning Guide Program ReportHuman Services Assistant Curriculum – 22 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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HSER 1100 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 cr |
HSER 1104 | Multicultural Awareness in the Helping Profession | 3 cr |
HSER 1106 | Basic Counseling Skills | 3 cr |
HSER 1107 | Group Processes | 3 cr |
HSER 1112 | Crisis Assessment and Intervention | 3 cr |
HSER 1123 | Family Functions and Interactions | 3 cr |
HSER 1179 | Human Services Seminar | 1 cr |
HSER 1189 | Internship | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 22 |
Human Services Assistant Electives – 8 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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Select from any HSER courses or any of the following: | ||
EDU 1110 | Education: Early Childhood Birth to Grade 3 | 3 cr |
EDU 1128 | Guidance/Communication and Development of Young Children | 3 cr |
EDU 1130 | Early Childhood Education | 3 cr |
EDU 1132 | Creative Activities for the Young Child | 2 cr |
EDU 1133 | Children's Health, Nutrition, Physical Development, and the Effects of Drugs | 3 cr |
EDU 1136 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 cr |
EDU 1138 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 cr |
EDU 2008 | Introductions to Infant/Child Mental Health | 2 cr |
EDU 2020 | Foundations of Early Literacy | 3 cr |
EDU 2805 | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 cr |
CJS 1154 | Juvenile Justice | 3 cr |
PSYC 1215 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 cr |
PSYC 1220 | Adult and Aging Psychology | 3 cr |
HLTH 1130 | Drug Use and Abuse | 3 cr |
INTS 1777 | The Journey of Love | 3 cr |
INTS 1140 | Human Sexuality | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 8 |