What you'll study
Associate of Arts Degree in Pre-Social Work
You are required to enrol in a minimum of four courses per semester.
Year 1
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 30.0-31.0 | |
| ENGL 150 | English Composition | 3.0 |
| ENGL 160 | Introduction to Literature | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 164 | Indigenous Literature | 3.0 |
| SOC 100 | Social Structure & Organization | 3.0 |
| PSYC 154 | Interpersonal Skills | 3.0 |
| PSYC 110 | Experimental Psychology | 3.0 |
| One University Transfer MATH/Stats/COMP course (MATH 116 recommended) | 3.0-4.0 | |
| One University Transfer Humanities course (IST 116 recommended) | 3.0 | |
| One University Transfer Science course | 3.0 | |
| Two of: | ||
| SOC 104 | First Nations (Canada Past) | 3.0 |
| SOC 106 | First Nations (Canada Present) | 3.0 |
| SOC 110 | Women in Canadian Society | 3.0 |
| SOC 112 | Minority Relations in Canada | 3.0 |
| SOC 160 | Family and Community | 3.0 |
| SOC 162 | Social Problems | 3.0 |
Year 2
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 30.0 | |
| SOCW 211 | Introduction to Social Work | 3.0 |
| SOCW 212 | Social Welfare in Canada | 3.0 |
| One University Transfer Humanities course (HIST 204 or HIST 206 recommended) | 3.0 | |
| Four 2nd year University Transfer Arts courses | 12.0 | |
| Three University Transfer electives | 9.0 | |
Co-op Options
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Co-op designation will be required to successfully complete two (2) Cooperative Work Experience courses:
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 12.0 | |
| COOP WEP | Workplace Education | 0.0 |
| ASDG 101 | Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) | 6.0 |
| ASDG 201 | Co-operative Work Experience 2 (Internship 2) | 6.0 |
* A student who successfully completes ASDG 101 but does not complete ASDG 201 will qualify for an Internship Designation instead of the Cooperative Education Designation.
Internship Options
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Internship designation will be required to complete a minimum of one (1) ASDG work experience course.
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 6.0 | |
| COOP WEP | Workplace Education | 0.0 |
| ASDG 102* | Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) | 3.0 |
| ASDG 202 | Co-operative Work Experience 2 (optional) | 3.0 |
Notes:
- Completion of a minimum of 20 semester courses or their equivalents, as outlined above with a minimum overall average of "C" (GPA of 2.0).
- Students must consult the institution they plan to attend to verify transferability and acceptance for further studies in social work.
All programs contain a blend of Arts and Science courses to support the concept of a broad education. Associate Degree courses must be transferable, in the year taken, to at least one BC Research University (UVic, SFU, UBC Vancouver or Okanagan, UNBC). Use the BC Transfer Guide to confirm transfer eligibility for all courses.
Students planning on transferring to another institution with Camosun College’s Associate Degree should consult with that institution to determine whether the individual courses taken will be applicable to their final educational goal.
