Program: Social Work - AA to BA - Texas Tech University (TTU) 2024-2025 - 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 but will NOT be TTU degree applicable.
§ ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [TTU Communication Core]
§ MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods will transfer as MATH 2300 [TTU Mathematics Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** § SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work will transfer as SW 2301 [TTU Multicultural Requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

§ ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [TTU Communication Core]
Select either ARCH 1302 - History of Architecture II or ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation or ARTS 1303 Art History Survey (Pre 1300) or ARTS 1304 Art History Survey (Post 1300) or COMM 2366 Introduction to Cinema or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation or DRAM 2366 Film Appreciation or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation will transfer as ARCH 2315 or ART 1309 or ARTH 1301 or ARTH 2302 or THA 2304 or THA 2303 or THA 2304 or MUHL 1308 [TTU Creative Arts Core]
Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 2300 or HIST 2301 [TTU American History Core]
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1411 will transfer as TTU Freshman Foreign Language
*** § SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare: Legislation, Programs, and Services will transfer as SW 2362 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III

Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 2300 or HIST 2301 [TTU American History Core]
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1412 will transfer as TTU Freshman Foreign Language

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 1301 or POLS 2306 [TTU Government/Political Science Core]
BIOL 1413 - General Zoology will transfer as BIOL 1402 [TTU Life and Physical Sciences Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 2311 will transfer as TTU Sophomore Foreign Language [TTU Language, Philosophy and Culture Core]
Select either one course from the Mathematics (20) Core or PHIL 2303 Introduction to Logic will transfer as TTU Mathematics Core
Select one course from the Kinesiology (KINE) Courses will transfer as TTU Personal Fitness and Wellness

Semester V

Select 4 credit hours from the TTU Approved Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core - Part I will transfer as TTU Life and Physical Sciences Core
Select one course from the Kinesiology (KINE) Courses will transfer as TTU Personal Fitness and Wellness
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 1301 or POLS 2306 [TTU Government/Political Science Core]
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 2312 will transfer as TTU Sophomore Foreign Language
§ SOCW 2389 - Academic Cooperative will transfer as TTU Major Elective (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester VI

Select either SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication will transfer as COMS 2300 or COMS 2358 [TTU Communication Core]
Select one course from the English Literature (ENGL) Core Courses will transfer as TTU Literature

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 69 college-level hours, of which 66 will transfer and apply as EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Texas Tech University baccalaureate degree in Social Work.

Note: Texas Tech University accepts a maximum of 80 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Student must complete the specified number of advanced credit and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete, but NOT core complete and NOT field of study 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.

Texas Transfer Framework: Field of Study Curriculum (FOSC) Information

Field of Study Curriculum (FOSC) is a set of courses that fulfill lower-division (freshman and sophomore) requirements for a specific major/degree plan in addition to the core curriculum. FOSCs are guaranteed to transfer to any public college or university in Texas.

The Fields of Study are now part of Texas Direct. What is Texas Direct? Texas Direct is the state’s effort to articulate seamless degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions.

Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to receive an associate degree - the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block applied directly to their selected major.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.highered.texas.gov/texas-direct/

Texas Transfer Field of Study Curriculum for Social Work

§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course

The Field of Study (FOS) curriculum for Social Work is for students who are seeking a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Social Work. The field of study curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

The Social Work FOS applies to the approved CIP Code (numerical codes corresponding to specific disciplines or subdisciplines) for the Revised Field of Study:

44.0701 - Social Work, General

Additional information can be found at: https://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/miscellaneous/field-of-study-social-work-revised-feb2023/

Texas Tech University Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Alamo Colleges District developed each Transfer Advising Guide with the understanding to account for Texas Tech University Uniform Undergraduate Degree Requirements as well as Texas Tech University college-specific requirements, if applicable.

The Texas Tech University Uniform Undergraduate Degree Requirements apply to all Texas Tech undergraduates regardless of their major or college. The requirements have six components:

General Requirements
Core Curriculum Requirement
Multicultural Requirement
Foreign Language Requirement
Science Laboratory Requirement
Communication Literacy Requirement

Texas Tech University Uniform Undergraduate Degree Requirement for Foreign Language differs from the College of Arts & Sciences Foreign Language Requirement; please visit the Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences webpage to verify if your desired degree (BA or BS) is listed under College of Arts & Sciences AND if you have additional foreign language hours required.

The College of Arts & Sciences requires 1-2 credit hours of Personal Fitness and Wellness. However, students over age 25 are exempt. Any student who has served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces for a minimum of 90 days may receive credit for 2 semester hours in personal fitness and wellness. Application for this credit must be made in the first semester of attendance at Texas Tech University. Students participating in varsity athletics may enroll in the PFW course that corresponds to their varsity sport. A maximum of 1 credit hour per academic year per sport may be earned in this manner.

For more information on Texas Tech University Academic Requirements, visit https://catalog.ttu.edu/content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1991

Texas Tech University Social Work, BA Admission Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) uses a generalist model to prepare entry-level social work professionals for work in a wide variety of field settings and with diverse populations. The degree is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and graduates are eligible to sit for a national exam with the Association of Social Work Boards, one requirement for licensing in Texas and most other states. Refer to the BASW Student Handbook for additional information about the degree program and the social work profession in general.

Criminal Backgrounds. Students seeking a degree in social work should be aware that conviction histories are taken into account for professional state licensure. Pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Occupations Code and 22 TAC 882.41, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council “can provide an individual with a preliminary evaluation of his or her criminal background to determine if the individual’s background would prevent him or her from obtaining licensure.” Students with conviction histories are therefore encouraged to complete the Application for Criminal History Evaluation with the TBHEC early in their degree program or as soon as possible after receiving a conviction in court.

Transfer Students and Transfer Credit. While the program typically accepts up to 9 hours of transfer credit for social work coursework from other CSWE-accredited programs, practice sequence courses must be taken at the institution.

No Credit for Life Experience. The social work program does not give credit for work or other life experiences.

Additional Texas Tech University Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas Tech University:

Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas Tech requirements for this degree plan from the Texas Tech University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the Pre-Transfer Advising website at: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/advising/
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas Tech as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas Tech University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas Tech’s 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 Texas Tech University. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic 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 Texas Tech University’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas Tech University’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas Tech University’s 2024-2025 Undergraduate 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.

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Released on October 9, 2024

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