Transfer Options
The Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway AS will transfer to any of the following Minnesota State universities:
- Bemidji State University
- Metropolitan State University
- Minnesota State University Mankato
- Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Southwest Minnesota State University
- St. Cloud State University
- Winona State University
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Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway Curriculum
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSER 1100 | Introduction to Human Services and Social Work and | View-HSER 1100 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 2100 | Human Services Seminar and | View-HSER 2100 | n/a | 1 |
| HSER 2101 | Human Services Internship | View-HSER 2101 | n/a | 3 |
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1100
Course Title: Introduction to Human Services and Social Work Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to the field of Human Services and the profession of Social Work. Course describes history, worker roles, and current career trends in the field. Students are required to participate in hands-on experience through service learning.
Course Title: Introduction to Human Services and Social Work Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to the field of Human Services and the profession of Social Work. Course describes history, worker roles, and current career trends in the field. Students are required to participate in hands-on experience through service learning.
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 2100
Course Title: Human Services Seminar Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 1
Course Description: The course provides an opportunity for human services students to create and implement projects for the development of personal knowledge and skill using a seminar approach. Students should be aware that a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and fingerprinting is required. Co-requisite required: HSER 2101 Human Services Internship.
Course Title: Human Services Seminar Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 1
Course Description: The course provides an opportunity for human services students to create and implement projects for the development of personal knowledge and skill using a seminar approach. Students should be aware that a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and fingerprinting is required. Co-requisite required: HSER 2101 Human Services Internship.
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 2101
Course Title: Human Services Internship Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a capstone off-campus experiential-learning component for the Human Services program. Students will spend 120 hours at a human services internship site to have the opportunity to gain experience, enhance their knowledge and further develop skills learned in the program. Students should be aware that a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and fingerprinting is required. Permission is required from instructor to register.
Course Title: Human Services Internship Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a capstone off-campus experiential-learning component for the Human Services program. Students will spend 120 hours at a human services internship site to have the opportunity to gain experience, enhance their knowledge and further develop skills learned in the program. Students should be aware that a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and fingerprinting is required. Permission is required from instructor to register.
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1020 | Intro to Anthropology: Physical Anthropology, Archaeology & Prehistory and | View-ANTH 1020 | n/a | 3 |
| BIOL 1130 | Human Biology with a Lab and | View-BIOL 1130 | n/a | 4 |
| ENGL 1200 | Gateway College Writing or | View-ENGL 1200 | n/a | 4 |
| ENGL 1201 | College Writing I and | View-ENGL 1201 | n/a | 4 |
| ENGL 1202 | College Writing II or | View-ENGL 1202 | n/a | 2 |
| ENGL 1203 | College Writing II with Workshop and | View-ENGL 1203 | n/a | 2 |
| HIST 1270 | Race in America and | View-HIST 1270 | n/a | 3 |
| MATH 1130 | Elementary Statistics and | View-MATH 1130 | n/a | 3 |
| PHIL 1220 | Health Care Ethics and | View-PHIL 1220 | n/a | 3 |
| POLS 1100 | American Government and Politics and | View-POLS 1100 | n/a | 3 |
| PSYC 1150 | General Psychology and | View-PSYC 1150 | n/a | 3 |
| PSYC 1250 | Life Span Developmental Psychology and | View-PSYC 1250 | n/a | 4 |
| SOC 1110 | Introduction to Sociology | View-SOC 1110 | n/a | 3 |
Course Subject: ANTH
Course Number: 1020
Course Title: Intro to Anthropology: Physical Anthropology, Archaeology & Prehistory Goal Areas: 03,10 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course studies the relationship of prehistoric physical and cultural origins and development of humankind to the establishment of the first civilizations of the Old and New worlds. It examines the archaeological evidence for the theory of bio-cultural evolution, which helps to explain both the prehistoric developments and much of the cultural variation that is in the world today. The course does include a lab-like experience.
Course Title: Intro to Anthropology: Physical Anthropology, Archaeology & Prehistory Goal Areas: 03,10 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course studies the relationship of prehistoric physical and cultural origins and development of humankind to the establishment of the first civilizations of the Old and New worlds. It examines the archaeological evidence for the theory of bio-cultural evolution, which helps to explain both the prehistoric developments and much of the cultural variation that is in the world today. The course does include a lab-like experience.
Course Subject: POLS
Course Number: 1100
Course Title: American Government and Politics Goal Areas: 05,09 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a general introduction to American politics with emphasis on the Constitution, citizen participation, elections, and the role of the major governmental institutions - Congress, presidency and judiciary - in the formulation of public policy in the United States.
Course Title: American Government and Politics Goal Areas: 05,09 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a general introduction to American politics with emphasis on the Constitution, citizen participation, elections, and the role of the major governmental institutions - Congress, presidency and judiciary - in the formulation of public policy in the United States.
Course Subject: SOC
Course Number: 1110
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology Goal Areas: 05,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a study of social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Topics include society and culture, roles and norms, groups and organizations, deviance, inequality, social and cultural change, and research methods.
Course Title: Introduction to Sociology Goal Areas: 05,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is a study of social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Topics include society and culture, roles and norms, groups and organizations, deviance, inequality, social and cultural change, and research methods.
Course Subject: BIOL
Course Number: 1130
Course Title: Human Biology with a Lab Goal Areas: 03 Credits: 4
Course Description: This introductory level course provides students with a one semester overview of the structure and function of the human body. The course is open to all students: however, it does not fulfill the human anatomy and physiology requirement for those who are planning to pursue a career in the health sciences. This course has a laboratory experience and fulfills the requirements for MnTC Goal Area 3. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
Course Title: Human Biology with a Lab Goal Areas: 03 Credits: 4
Course Description: This introductory level course provides students with a one semester overview of the structure and function of the human body. The course is open to all students: however, it does not fulfill the human anatomy and physiology requirement for those who are planning to pursue a career in the health sciences. This course has a laboratory experience and fulfills the requirements for MnTC Goal Area 3. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
Course Subject: MATH
Course Number: 1130
Course Title: Elementary Statistics Goal Areas: 04 Credits: 3
Course Description: This is an introductory course in descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, and inferential statistics. Topics include exploratory data analysis, measures of central tendency and variation, linear regression, binomial and normal distributions, the central limit theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for one population and two populations. Additional topics may include basic probability, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem, analysis of variance, and chi-squared tests.
Course Title: Elementary Statistics Goal Areas: 04 Credits: 3
Course Description: This is an introductory course in descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, and inferential statistics. Topics include exploratory data analysis, measures of central tendency and variation, linear regression, binomial and normal distributions, the central limit theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for one population and two populations. Additional topics may include basic probability, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem, analysis of variance, and chi-squared tests.
Course Subject: PSYC
Course Number: 1150
Course Title: General Psychology Goal Areas: 05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides an overview of topics in psychology. Topics may include history of psychology, research methods, physiological psychology, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, personality, stress and coping, abnormal behavior, therapy, and social psychology. Students are strongly encouraged to check with an advisor to determine if this is the appropriate course for their degree/program. You must meet perquisites or obtain instructor permission to take this course.
Course Title: General Psychology Goal Areas: 05 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides an overview of topics in psychology. Topics may include history of psychology, research methods, physiological psychology, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, personality, stress and coping, abnormal behavior, therapy, and social psychology. Students are strongly encouraged to check with an advisor to determine if this is the appropriate course for their degree/program. You must meet perquisites or obtain instructor permission to take this course.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1200
Course Title: Gateway College Writing Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
Course Title: Gateway College Writing Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1201
Course Title: College Writing I Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
Course Title: College Writing I Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 4
Course Description: This class provides extended practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will develop an effective writing process and work to achieve college-level competence in reading and responding to texts, visuals, events, and ideas in a variety of written formats, with an emphasis on the academic essay. Audience awareness, interpretation and analysis, logical reasoning, and persuasive and argumentative skills will be developed. MLA style documentation of primary sources will be included.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1202
Course Title: College Writing II Goal Areas: 02,01 Credits: 2
Course Description: This class focuses on the research process, textual analysis of primary and secondary sources, rhetorical strategies for argument and persuasion, and successful integration of sources into a longer academic paper utilizing MLA (or other, as appropriate) documentation format. The class may be disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or topical in content.
Course Title: College Writing II Goal Areas: 02,01 Credits: 2
Course Description: This class focuses on the research process, textual analysis of primary and secondary sources, rhetorical strategies for argument and persuasion, and successful integration of sources into a longer academic paper utilizing MLA (or other, as appropriate) documentation format. The class may be disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or topical in content.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 1203
Course Title: College Writing II with Workshop Goal Areas: 01,02 Credits: 2
Course Description: This class focuses on the research process, textual analysis of primary and secondary sources, rhetorical strategies for argument and persuasion, and successful integration of sources into a longer academic paper utilizing MLA (or other, as appropriate) documentation format. The class may be disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or topical in content.
Course Title: College Writing II with Workshop Goal Areas: 01,02 Credits: 2
Course Description: This class focuses on the research process, textual analysis of primary and secondary sources, rhetorical strategies for argument and persuasion, and successful integration of sources into a longer academic paper utilizing MLA (or other, as appropriate) documentation format. The class may be disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or topical in content.
Course Subject: PHIL
Course Number: 1220
Course Title: Health Care Ethics Goal Areas: 06,09,02 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course looks at the underlying assumptions that affect beliefs, practices, and policies in contemporary health care.Emphasis will be placed on understanding of the ethical principles and theories related to health care. A wide variety of health care issues and the challenges they present will be studied. Critical thinking skills will be emphasized in determining the best course of action for making ethical decisions in the health care field.
Course Title: Health Care Ethics Goal Areas: 06,09,02 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course looks at the underlying assumptions that affect beliefs, practices, and policies in contemporary health care.Emphasis will be placed on understanding of the ethical principles and theories related to health care. A wide variety of health care issues and the challenges they present will be studied. Critical thinking skills will be emphasized in determining the best course of action for making ethical decisions in the health care field.
Course Subject: PSYC
Course Number: 1250
Course Title: Life Span Developmental Psychology Goal Areas: 05 Credits: 4
Course Description: Life Span Developmental Psychology examines continuity and change across the life span. The course examines the biological, cognitive, and social development of humans from conception through death. Topics will explore maturation, human growth experiences, transitions, and the various stages of psychological and physical development as key components influencing human behaviors.
Course Title: Life Span Developmental Psychology Goal Areas: 05 Credits: 4
Course Description: Life Span Developmental Psychology examines continuity and change across the life span. The course examines the biological, cognitive, and social development of humans from conception through death. Topics will explore maturation, human growth experiences, transitions, and the various stages of psychological and physical development as key components influencing human behaviors.
Course Subject: HIST
Course Number: 1270
Course Title: Race in America Goal Areas: 05,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course investigates the role played by race in the shaping of United States history. We examine the concept of race and the historical relationships in America between those of African, Asian, European, and Native descents. We will examine Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement and current racial issues. The goal is to broaden student understanding of United States history by a focused study of its multi-faceted racial relationships throughout the centuries.
Course Title: Race in America Goal Areas: 05,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course investigates the role played by race in the shaping of United States history. We examine the concept of race and the historical relationships in America between those of African, Asian, European, and Native descents. We will examine Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement and current racial issues. The goal is to broaden student understanding of United States history by a focused study of its multi-faceted racial relationships throughout the centuries.
| Course Code | Title | Course Outlines | Goal Areas | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication - 3 Credits - COMM 1110 Recommended | ||||
| COMM 1010 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking or | View-COMM 1010 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 1110 | Principles of Interpersonal Communication or | View-COMM 1110 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 1210 | Small Group Communication or | View-COMM 1210 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 1310 | Intercultural Communication or | View-COMM 1310 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 1410 or | ||||
| COMM 1510 or | ||||
| COMM 1550 | Video Game Entertainment or | View-COMM 1550 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 1610 | Introduction to Mass Communication or | View-COMM 1610 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 1710 or | ||||
| COMM 1810 | Introduction to Health Communication or | View-COMM 1810 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 1910 | Argumentation and Public Advocacy or | View-COMM 1910 | n/a | 3 |
| COMM 2610 | Introduction to Public Relations and Strategic Communication | View-COMM 2610 | n/a | 3 |
| Humanities Fine Arts ( 3 credits other than PHIL) | ||||
| ARBC 1030(3), ART1010(1), ART1020(1), ART1040(3), ART1050(3), ART1101(3), ART1102(3), ART1160(3), ART1170(3), ART1270(3), ART1301(3), ART1302(3), ART1310(3), ART1320(3), ART1340(3), ART1341(3), ART1361(3), ART1362(3), ART1401(3), ART1402(3), ART1550(3), ART1601(3), ART1602(3), ART1650(3), ART1810(1), ART2180(3), ART2190(3), ART2611(3), ART2612(3), ART2780(1), ART2820(1), ART2900(1), ART2970(1), COMM1550(3), ENGL1150(3), ENGL1250(2), ENGL1400(3), ENGL1450(3), ENGL1900(3), ENGL1950(3), ENGL2010(3), ENGL2020(3), ENGL2030(3), ENGL2150(3), ENGL2250(3), ENGL2270(3), ENGL2300(3), ENGL2310(3), ENGL2320(3), ENGL2330(3), ENGL2340(3), ENGL2350(3), ENGL2360(3), ENGL2370(3), ENGL2380(3), ENGL2390(3), ENGL2400(3), ENGL2410(3), ENGL2450(3), ENGL2460(3), ENGL2500(3), ENGL2540(3), ENGL2550(3), ENGL2560(3), ENGL2570(3), ENGL2580(3), ENGL2590(3), ENGL2900(3), ENGL2950(3), GCST1030(3), GCST1978(3), GCST225(3), GCST2410(3), GERM1030(3), INTD1030(3), MUSC1130(1), MUSC1160(1), MUSC1170(1), MUSC1180(1), MUSC1190(2), MUSC1200(3), MUSC1220(3), MUSC1241(3), MUSC1242(3), MUSC1300(3), MUSC1320(1), MUSC1350(3), MUSC1370(3), MUSC1500(2), MUSC1501(2), MUSC1502(2), MUSC1510(1), MUSC1560(1), MUSC1600(2), MUSC1610(1), MUSC1800(2), MUSC1801(2), MUSC1802(2), MUSC1810(1), MUSC1830(1), MUSC1850(1), MUSC1860(1), MUSC1870(1), MUSC2010(2), MUSC2170(3), MUSC2180(3), MUSC2241(3), MUSC2242(3), MUSC2970(1), SPAN1030(3), SPAN2201(5), SPAN2202(5), TFT1200(3), TFT1210(3), TFT1250(3), TFT1260(3), TFT1270(3), TFT1280(3), TFT1310(3), TFT1320(3), TFT1350(3), TFT1500(3), TFT1510(3), TFT1520(3), TFT1531(3), TFT1532(3), TFT1540(3), TFT1600(1), TFT1610(1), TFT2010(3), TFT2500(3), TFT2950(1) | ||||
| Humanities Fine Arts AND Global Perspectives- 3 credits | ||||
| ARBC 1030 | Arab Cultures or | View-ARBC 1030 | n/a | 3 |
| ART 1040 | Art Appreciation or | View-ART 1040 | n/a | 3 |
| ART 1601 | Art History I: Ancient to Medieval or | View-ART 1601 | n/a | 3 |
| ART 1602 | Art History II: 15th Century to Contemporary or | View-ART 1602 | n/a | 3 |
| ART 1650 | Architectural History or | View-ART 1650 | n/a | 2 |
| ART 2180 or | ||||
| ART 2190 or | ||||
| ART 2300 or | ||||
| ENGL 2250 | Japanese Literature or | View-ENGL 2250 | n/a | 3 |
| ENGL 2400 | Utopian/Dystopian Literature or | View-ENGL 2400 | n/a | 3 |
| ENGL 2550 | Survey of British Literature I or | View-ENGL 2550 | n/a | 3 |
| ENGL 2560 | Survey of British Literature II or | View-ENGL 2560 | n/a | 3 |
| GCST 2250 | Japanese Literature or | View-GCST 2250 | n/a | 3 |
| MUSC 1220 | Music Appreciation or | View-MUSC 1220 | n/a | 3 |
| MUSC 1300 | Music in World Cultures or | View-MUSC 1300 | n/a | 3 |
| SPAN 1030 | Spanish and Latin American Culture and | View-SPAN 1030 | n/a | 3 |
| SPAN 2201 | Intermediate Spanish I or | View-SPAN 2201 | n/a | 5 |
| SPAN 2202 | Intermediate Spanish II | View-SPAN 2202 | n/a | 5 |
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 1010
Course Title: Fundamentals of Public Speaking Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides instruction and practical experience in the basics of public speaking. This course has a performance component: students are expected to create and deliver informative, persuasive and other types of speeches.
Course Title: Fundamentals of Public Speaking Goal Areas: 01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course provides instruction and practical experience in the basics of public speaking. This course has a performance component: students are expected to create and deliver informative, persuasive and other types of speeches.
Course Subject: SPAN
Course Number: 1030
Course Title: Spanish and Latin American Culture Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the civilization and culture of Spain and Spanish America, with particular emphasis on comparative cultures, modern trends, the ancient Indian civilizations and African-Spanish-American influences. The course is taught in English; no previous knowledge of Spanish is required.
Course Title: Spanish and Latin American Culture Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the civilization and culture of Spain and Spanish America, with particular emphasis on comparative cultures, modern trends, the ancient Indian civilizations and African-Spanish-American influences. The course is taught in English; no previous knowledge of Spanish is required.
Course Subject: ARBC
Course Number: 1030
Course Title: Arab Cultures Goal Areas: 06,08 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course discusses the history and culture of the Arab world, examining various aspects of this rich and venerable civilization, the importance attached to education, the achievements of Arab science and also the internal conflicts, wide-spread poverty, and the role of women. This course is also an introduction to how the religion of Islam created a far-flung Arab Muslim world that embraces lands reaching from the shores of the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, and examines how social institutions and culture are intertwined with politics and economics. This course is taught in English; no previous knowledge of Arabic language is required.
Course Title: Arab Cultures Goal Areas: 06,08 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course discusses the history and culture of the Arab world, examining various aspects of this rich and venerable civilization, the importance attached to education, the achievements of Arab science and also the internal conflicts, wide-spread poverty, and the role of women. This course is also an introduction to how the religion of Islam created a far-flung Arab Muslim world that embraces lands reaching from the shores of the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, and examines how social institutions and culture are intertwined with politics and economics. This course is taught in English; no previous knowledge of Arabic language is required.
Course Subject: ART
Course Number: 1040
Course Title: Art Appreciation Goal Areas: 06,08 Credits: 3
Course Description: The course introduces students to the basic concepts of visual art objects, focusing on the terminology needed to describe and analyze artworks. Fundamental design elements are emphasized to further the development of visual literacy. The understanding of the basic structures of architecture, painting, drawing, and sculpture will be developed. Modes of art analysis are discussed and demonstrated. The general history of art is presented and explained, with attention to the transmission and exchange of world cultures through visual art. This course is presented through lecture and discussion.
Course Title: Art Appreciation Goal Areas: 06,08 Credits: 3
Course Description: The course introduces students to the basic concepts of visual art objects, focusing on the terminology needed to describe and analyze artworks. Fundamental design elements are emphasized to further the development of visual literacy. The understanding of the basic structures of architecture, painting, drawing, and sculpture will be developed. Modes of art analysis are discussed and demonstrated. The general history of art is presented and explained, with attention to the transmission and exchange of world cultures through visual art. This course is presented through lecture and discussion.
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 1110
Course Title: Principles of Interpersonal Communication Goal Areas: 01,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: This introductory course looks at communication in one-to-one relationships in friendships, families, the workplace, and elsewhere. Students will be challenged to discover and assess their own communication strengths and weaknesses as they define and discuss what it means to be a competent interpersonal communicator. Course content includes both theory and practice (skill development).
Course Title: Principles of Interpersonal Communication Goal Areas: 01,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: This introductory course looks at communication in one-to-one relationships in friendships, families, the workplace, and elsewhere. Students will be challenged to discover and assess their own communication strengths and weaknesses as they define and discuss what it means to be a competent interpersonal communicator. Course content includes both theory and practice (skill development).
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 1210
Course Title: Small Group Communication Goal Areas: 07,01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines communication in small groups. Students will participate in and analyze how small groups function, how leadership roles evolve, how decisions are made and how conflicts can be resolved. Students will work in small groups, complete group projects, and analyze group interaction.
Course Title: Small Group Communication Goal Areas: 07,01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines communication in small groups. Students will participate in and analyze how small groups function, how leadership roles evolve, how decisions are made and how conflicts can be resolved. Students will work in small groups, complete group projects, and analyze group interaction.
Course Subject: MUSC
Course Number: 1220
Course Title: Music Appreciation Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This general cultural course is designed to develop an understanding and enjoyment of music. It includes a study of music in western civilization. In addition some world music topics will be addressed. Emphasis is upon class listening supplemented by historical background. Live concert attendance may be required.
Course Title: Music Appreciation Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This general cultural course is designed to develop an understanding and enjoyment of music. It includes a study of music in western civilization. In addition some world music topics will be addressed. Emphasis is upon class listening supplemented by historical background. Live concert attendance may be required.
Course Subject: MUSC
Course Number: 1300
Course Title: Music in World Cultures Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course teaches music primarily from non-Eurocentric cultures which may include but is not limited to Indian, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, African, Native American, and African American. Through their studies of the diversity of world music, students will develop a broader understanding and appreciation of other cultures.
Course Title: Music in World Cultures Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course teaches music primarily from non-Eurocentric cultures which may include but is not limited to Indian, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, African, Native American, and African American. Through their studies of the diversity of world music, students will develop a broader understanding and appreciation of other cultures.
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 1310
Course Title: Intercultural Communication Goal Areas: 08,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: The influence of culture is an especially important and sensitive issue facing us today. A person's culture strongly influences his/her identity, beliefs, expectations, and communication style. This course explores communication across culture as defined by nationality, gender, and ethnicity while concentrating on effective use of communication in all of these areas.
Course Title: Intercultural Communication Goal Areas: 08,07 Credits: 3
Course Description: The influence of culture is an especially important and sensitive issue facing us today. A person's culture strongly influences his/her identity, beliefs, expectations, and communication style. This course explores communication across culture as defined by nationality, gender, and ethnicity while concentrating on effective use of communication in all of these areas.
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 1550
Course Title: Video Game Entertainment Goal Areas: 06,01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course will examine the development of the video game industry and research on social effects of video game play. Issues discussed include video game violence, effects of gender and cultural representation, visual messages in gaming, pro-social relationships, and emerging technologies in gaming.
Course Title: Video Game Entertainment Goal Areas: 06,01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course will examine the development of the video game industry and research on social effects of video game play. Issues discussed include video game violence, effects of gender and cultural representation, visual messages in gaming, pro-social relationships, and emerging technologies in gaming.
Course Subject: ART
Course Number: 1601
Course Title: Art History I: Ancient to Medieval Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines painting, sculpture and architecture of cultures from prehistory to the end of the 14th Century. Students will explore the history of the world through visual art and material culture with a global perspective.
Course Title: Art History I: Ancient to Medieval Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines painting, sculpture and architecture of cultures from prehistory to the end of the 14th Century. Students will explore the history of the world through visual art and material culture with a global perspective.
Course Subject: ART
Course Number: 1602
Course Title: Art History II: 15th Century to Contemporary Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines painting, sculpture and architecture of cultures from the 15th Century to Contemporary. Students will explore the history of the world through visual art and material culture with a global perspective.
Course Title: Art History II: 15th Century to Contemporary Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines painting, sculpture and architecture of cultures from the 15th Century to Contemporary. Students will explore the history of the world through visual art and material culture with a global perspective.
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 1610
Course Title: Introduction to Mass Communication Goal Areas: 09,01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This introductory course is intended to develop critical and analytical skills for understanding mass media; for recognizing messages, making deliberate choices about them, and evaluating the effects of these messages in both an individual and societal context. Students will examine the history, evolution, and societal impact of a wide variety of media, including print, film, and social media and will develop skills to make informed, ethical evaluations of the mediated messages they receive.
Course Title: Introduction to Mass Communication Goal Areas: 09,01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This introductory course is intended to develop critical and analytical skills for understanding mass media; for recognizing messages, making deliberate choices about them, and evaluating the effects of these messages in both an individual and societal context. Students will examine the history, evolution, and societal impact of a wide variety of media, including print, film, and social media and will develop skills to make informed, ethical evaluations of the mediated messages they receive.
Course Subject: ART
Course Number: 1650
Course Title: Architectural History Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 2
Course Description: This course is a survey of the history of architecture from pre-history to the present day. The student will gain knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of architecture from around the world, the ideas and intentions which motivated builders, as well as terminology related to architectural design and construction.
Course Title: Architectural History Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 2
Course Description: This course is a survey of the history of architecture from pre-history to the present day. The student will gain knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of architecture from around the world, the ideas and intentions which motivated builders, as well as terminology related to architectural design and construction.
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 1810
Course Title: Introduction to Health Communication Goal Areas: 09,01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This introductory course is intended to develop critical and analytical skills for understanding human communication in the health care industry. Students will discuss and apply various communication strategies in a variety of contexts, including patient care, between healthcare professionals, and with a larger public in the form of healthcare advocacy campaigns. The impact of cultural diversity and ethics in decision-making will be examined in the context of healthcare professions.
Course Title: Introduction to Health Communication Goal Areas: 09,01 Credits: 3
Course Description: This introductory course is intended to develop critical and analytical skills for understanding human communication in the health care industry. Students will discuss and apply various communication strategies in a variety of contexts, including patient care, between healthcare professionals, and with a larger public in the form of healthcare advocacy campaigns. The impact of cultural diversity and ethics in decision-making will be examined in the context of healthcare professions.
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 1910
Course Title: Argumentation and Public Advocacy Goal Areas: 01,02 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is intended to develop critical and analytical skills for creating persuasive messages to audiences in formal, oppositional settings. Students will discuss and apply various communication strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence, gain experience in a more formal debate setting, and evaluate and craft arguments ethically and responsibly. These assignments will prepare students for debate in a range of contexts, from interpersonal and small group settings to larger discussions of public and social policy in American culture. Prerequisite: COMM 1010
Course Title: Argumentation and Public Advocacy Goal Areas: 01,02 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is intended to develop critical and analytical skills for creating persuasive messages to audiences in formal, oppositional settings. Students will discuss and apply various communication strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence, gain experience in a more formal debate setting, and evaluate and craft arguments ethically and responsibly. These assignments will prepare students for debate in a range of contexts, from interpersonal and small group settings to larger discussions of public and social policy in American culture. Prerequisite: COMM 1010
Course Subject: SPAN
Course Number: 2201
Course Title: Intermediate Spanish I Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 5
Course Description: This course continues the development of the multiple language skills introduced in the beginning sequence. The student is introduced to the literature and culture of Spain and Spanish America. Prerequisite: Span 1102 or equivalent recommended
Course Title: Intermediate Spanish I Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 5
Course Description: This course continues the development of the multiple language skills introduced in the beginning sequence. The student is introduced to the literature and culture of Spain and Spanish America. Prerequisite: Span 1102 or equivalent recommended
Course Subject: SPAN
Course Number: 2202
Course Title: Intermediate Spanish II Goal Areas: 06,08 Credits: 5
Course Description: This course continues the development of multiple language skills with the opportunity to improve reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension, with emphasis on developing skills in conversation and in expanding vocabulary. The student will also have a more extensive exposure to the literature and culture through readings and films.Prerequisite: Span 2201 or equivalent recommended
Course Title: Intermediate Spanish II Goal Areas: 06,08 Credits: 5
Course Description: This course continues the development of multiple language skills with the opportunity to improve reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension, with emphasis on developing skills in conversation and in expanding vocabulary. The student will also have a more extensive exposure to the literature and culture through readings and films.Prerequisite: Span 2201 or equivalent recommended
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 2250
Course Title: Japanese Literature Goal Areas: 06,08 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to Japanese literature in translation. The reading may be organized either by historic periods or topically. The selected texts may come from various time periods. The reading may include oral traditions, mythology, spiritual texts, historical documents, poetry, song lyrics, theatrical plays, novels, short stories, or manga. This course may address issues of historical context, gender, class, and race as a way of understanding Japanese literature.
Course Title: Japanese Literature Goal Areas: 06,08 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to Japanese literature in translation. The reading may be organized either by historic periods or topically. The selected texts may come from various time periods. The reading may include oral traditions, mythology, spiritual texts, historical documents, poetry, song lyrics, theatrical plays, novels, short stories, or manga. This course may address issues of historical context, gender, class, and race as a way of understanding Japanese literature.
Course Subject: GCST
Course Number: 2250
Course Title: Japanese Literature Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to Japanese literature in translation. The reading may be organized either by historic periods or topically. The selected texts may come from various time periods. The reading may include oral traditions, mythology, spiritual texts, historical documents, poetry, song lyrics, theatrical plays, novels, short stories, or manga. This course may address issues of historical context, gender, class, and race as a way of understanding Japanese literature.
Course Title: Japanese Literature Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to Japanese literature in translation. The reading may be organized either by historic periods or topically. The selected texts may come from various time periods. The reading may include oral traditions, mythology, spiritual texts, historical documents, poetry, song lyrics, theatrical plays, novels, short stories, or manga. This course may address issues of historical context, gender, class, and race as a way of understanding Japanese literature.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 2400
Course Title: Utopian/Dystopian Literature Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to the literature of utopias and dystopias, literary works about imaginary places, whose intention is to explore alternative models of political, cultural, and societal structures. Utopian/dystopian literatures seek to challenge existing ideas about governments, social communities, and constructions of human identity, but they also offer new, sometimes radical and transformative ideas regarding the reformation of existing human societies.
Course Title: Utopian/Dystopian Literature Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course introduces students to the literature of utopias and dystopias, literary works about imaginary places, whose intention is to explore alternative models of political, cultural, and societal structures. Utopian/dystopian literatures seek to challenge existing ideas about governments, social communities, and constructions of human identity, but they also offer new, sometimes radical and transformative ideas regarding the reformation of existing human societies.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 2550
Course Title: Survey of British Literature I Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course covers the literature of Great Britain with its historical background from its beginnings to 1785. Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Donne, and Swift, among others, are studied in this course.
Course Title: Survey of British Literature I Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course covers the literature of Great Britain with its historical background from its beginnings to 1785. Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Donne, and Swift, among others, are studied in this course.
Course Subject: ENGL
Course Number: 2560
Course Title: Survey of British Literature II Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course covers the literature of Great Britain with its historical background from 1785 through the 20th century. The literature of the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern periods are studied in this course.
Course Title: Survey of British Literature II Goal Areas: 08,06 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course covers the literature of Great Britain with its historical background from 1785 through the 20th century. The literature of the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern periods are studied in this course.
Course Subject: COMM
Course Number: 2610
Course Title: Introduction to Public Relations and Strategic Communication Goal Areas: 01,09,02 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines the principles, evolution, practice, and ethics of strategic communication and public relations. Student will learn to analyze and critique different public relations and strategic communication campaigns across different contexts, cultures, and communities. Students will engage in the campaign creation process through research, message and narrative creation, and evaluation of strategic communication.
Course Title: Introduction to Public Relations and Strategic Communication Goal Areas: 01,09,02 Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines the principles, evolution, practice, and ethics of strategic communication and public relations. Student will learn to analyze and critique different public relations and strategic communication campaigns across different contexts, cultures, and communities. Students will engage in the campaign creation process through research, message and narrative creation, and evaluation of strategic communication.
| HSER 1200 | Multicultural Awareness in Human Services or | View-HSER 1200 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1300 | Crisis Assessment and Intervention or | View-HSER 1300 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1400 | Basic Counseling Skills or | View-HSER 1400 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1500 | Group Processes or | View-HSER 1500 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1700 | Family Functions and Interactions or | View-HSER 1700 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1800 | Mental Disorders Through the Life Span or | View-HSER 1800 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1900 | Current Human Services Topics | View-HSER 1900 | n/a | 3 |
| HSER 1200, HSER 1700, HSER 1800 are Recommended Program Electives | ||||
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1200
Course Title: Multicultural Awareness in Human Services Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This class examines attitudes and enhances knowledge and skills that are necessary to work effectively with culturally diverse populations in the human services field. Students will explore their own and other's cultural identities, values, attitudes, and behaviors. Adjusting services to the multicultural needs of individuals who are served will be emphasized.Recommended completion of, or concurrent enrollment in EAP 1260: College Writing Skills Development plus EAP 1230: College Reading and Study Skills or above with a grade of C or better
Course Title: Multicultural Awareness in Human Services Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This class examines attitudes and enhances knowledge and skills that are necessary to work effectively with culturally diverse populations in the human services field. Students will explore their own and other's cultural identities, values, attitudes, and behaviors. Adjusting services to the multicultural needs of individuals who are served will be emphasized.Recommended completion of, or concurrent enrollment in EAP 1260: College Writing Skills Development plus EAP 1230: College Reading and Study Skills or above with a grade of C or better
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1300
Course Title: Crisis Assessment and Intervention Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Presents basic concepts of crisis assessment, intervention, and referral. The application of strategies and techniques with a discussion of intervention, assessment, and referral models is included. An overview of interventions for specific crisis will be reviewed. An assessment model for making appropriate referrals is presented.
Course Title: Crisis Assessment and Intervention Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Presents basic concepts of crisis assessment, intervention, and referral. The application of strategies and techniques with a discussion of intervention, assessment, and referral models is included. An overview of interventions for specific crisis will be reviewed. An assessment model for making appropriate referrals is presented.
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1400
Course Title: Basic Counseling Skills Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Introduces basic counseling and interviewing skills. Students will learn and apply skills that range from basic attending and listening skills to chart documentation and treatment planning.
Course Title: Basic Counseling Skills Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Introduces basic counseling and interviewing skills. Students will learn and apply skills that range from basic attending and listening skills to chart documentation and treatment planning.
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1500
Course Title: Group Processes Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Focuses on the development of communication skills and self-awareness important in the roles of group membership and leadership. Provides an understanding of the evolution and function of therapeutic groups. Emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills.Prerequisites: HSER 1100, HSER 1200 and HSER 1400
Course Title: Group Processes Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: Focuses on the development of communication skills and self-awareness important in the roles of group membership and leadership. Provides an understanding of the evolution and function of therapeutic groups. Emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills.Prerequisites: HSER 1100, HSER 1200 and HSER 1400
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1700
Course Title: Family Functions and Interactions Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: The course offers an introduction to family systems theory, normal and problematic family systems and family functioning concepts. The impact and effects of family on individual development is also explored. Students will examine family violence including the impact of chemical dependency, social and the psychological roots of violence.
Course Title: Family Functions and Interactions Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: The course offers an introduction to family systems theory, normal and problematic family systems and family functioning concepts. The impact and effects of family on individual development is also explored. Students will examine family violence including the impact of chemical dependency, social and the psychological roots of violence.
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1800
Course Title: Mental Disorders Through the Life Span Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: The course introduces an overview of the range of mental disorders throughout the lifespan including those impacting children and the elderly. Students will learn to identify signs and symptoms of each disorder in addition to learning basic skills and therapeutic treatments that effectively help individuals who have mental disorders. Recommendation of completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1160.
Course Title: Mental Disorders Through the Life Span Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: The course introduces an overview of the range of mental disorders throughout the lifespan including those impacting children and the elderly. Students will learn to identify signs and symptoms of each disorder in addition to learning basic skills and therapeutic treatments that effectively help individuals who have mental disorders. Recommendation of completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1160.
Course Subject: HSER
Course Number: 1900
Course Title: Current Human Services Topics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines current topics and issues specific to the field of Human Services. Students will take an active role in the research and presentation of topics in the course.
Course Title: Current Human Services Topics Goal Areas: n/a Credits: 3
Course Description: This course examines current topics and issues specific to the field of Human Services. Students will take an active role in the research and presentation of topics in the course.
| Total Credits Required | 60 |
2024-2025
The Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway AS awards students the opportunity to complete the AS degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Social Work bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities. Students will complete the designated general education curriculum as well as Human Services courses designed to prepare students for the broad-based helping professions.
Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.
Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.
If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information |
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is intended for students whose primary goal is to complete the credentials for a specific career and/or prepare for transfer to complete a bachelor's degree at a college or university with whom North Hennepin Community College has an articulation agreement. The A.S. degree provides a balance of general education courses and the required scientific, professional or technical courses in the degree program.
A student shall:
- Earn a minimum of 60 semester credits as required in the program, with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above in courses taken at North Hennepin Community College. Specific programs may have additional requirements or a higher minimum grade point average.
- Earn a minimum of 15 semester credits at North Hennepin Community College. A student must complete at least 50% of career specific courses at North Hennepin Community College.
- Earn 30 credits in at least 6 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal areas.
- Earn 30 professional/technical credits.
- Have four years to complete the graduation requirements as published in the catalog in effect at the time of their initial enrollment. Students taking more than four years to complete their graduation requirements may follow any catalog published during the four year period preceding their graduation.
Completion of an A.S. degree fulfills the Goal Area 2 requirement of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.
North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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