Program: Social Work - AA to BSW - Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) 2017-2018 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as INDS 1311
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1313 [OLLU Communication Core]
Select either MATH 1314 - College Algebra or MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) will transfer as MATH 1304 or MATH 1301 [OLLU Mathematics Core]
Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation will transfer as ARTS 1361 or DRAM 2301 or MUSI 2331 [OLLU Fine Arts Core]
*** SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work will transfer SOWK 1300

Semester II

SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology will transfer as SOCI 1301 [OLLU Social Science Core]
ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1314 [OLLU Communication Core]
Select either Single Foreign Language 1411 (FL) or SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language I (FL) or ARTS 1303 Art History Survey (Pre 1300) (MCU) or ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology (MCU) or ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance (MCU) or HIST 2321 World Civilizations I (MCU) or HUMA 1305 Introduction to Mexican-American Studies (MCU) will transfer as FL 1411 or CDIS 2341 or ARTS 2361 or ANTH 2351 or ENGL 2331 or HIST 1355 or CMAS 1301 [OLLU Foreign Language (FL) and/or Multi-Cultural Understanding (MCU) Core]
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government will transfer as POLS 1301 [OLLU Social Science Core]
*** SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution will transfer as SOWK 2300

Semester III

Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 [OLLU History Core]
Select one course from Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as DRAM 2312 [OLLU Communication Core]

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 70 college-level hours, of which 70 will transfer and apply towards the Our Lady of the Lake University baccalaureate degree in Social Work.

Note: OLLU accepts a maximum of 72 college level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree

Note: OLLU requires all courses to be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree complete.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Our Lady of the Lake University Advising Notes

Once accepted to Our Lady of the Lake University, please call 210-431-3966 to make an appointment with an academic advisor in Transfer Student Services. A current listing of the advising center can be found at http://ollusa.edu/studentsuccesscenter

Refer to the catalog for a list of specific course requirements for this degree plan from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the Our Lady of the Lake University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

In addition to the above courses, the following courses are required to complete a Bachelor of Social Work

(OLLU Course Numbers)

One of the following:
- THSA 1300 The Catholic Imagination
- THSA 1310 Introduction to Spirituality and Providence
- THSA 1320 Reading the Bible
SOWK 3321 Social Welfare Policy: Analysis and Practice
SOWK 3333 Human Behavior and Diverse Population
SOWK 3331 Human Behavior: Individuals and Families
SOWK 3311 Principles of Generalist Social Work Practice I
SOWK 3312 Principles of Generalist Social Work Practice II
SOWK 3332 Human Behavior: Groups, Organizations and Community
SOWK 4383 Social Work Research Methods
SOWK 4452 Social Work Field Placement
SOWK 4552 Social Work Field Education
SOWK 5314 Generalist Practice in Direct Service
One of the following:
- PSYC 3381 Statistics
- SOCI 3311 Sociological Statistics
6 additional advance hours from Sociology, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Criminal Justice, Comparative Mexican American Studies, or Social Work (courses not already used elsewhere in major).

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with the Our Lady of the Lake University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents the Our Lady of the Lake University degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to the Our Lady of the Lake University. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review the Our Lady of the Lake University’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are the Our Lady of the Lake University’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the Our Lady of the Lake University’s 2017-2018 catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date

Released on June 5, 2018

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