Social Work Transfer (A.S.)
Associate in Science
Program Advisor: Kari Dupuis, PhD, LICSW
413-236-4506 • kdupuis@berkshirecc.edu
Students acquire the skills, values, ethics and internship experiences necessary to transfer successfully into a Bachelor of Social Work program. BCC Human Services graduates regularly gain admission to excellent Bachelor of Social Work programs and perform outstanding work in these programs. Students who attend college full time are usually able to earn a BCC associate degree in two years and a Bachelor of Social Work degree in two additional years. A Masters in Social Work (MSW) degree, providing access to the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) level of social work practice, can be attained in one to one-and-one-half years after earning the Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Social Work pro- gram should consult with the Human Services program advisor.
Essential Functions
See the Essential Functions for the Certificate in Human Services.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Succeed as transfer students in an accredited Bachelor of Social Work program;
- Demonstrate a commitment to the well-being and quality of life of the clients being served;
- Know and follow the Human Services Code of Ethics;
- Know and use beginning level skills, including conducting strengths-based assessments;
- Make effective referrals and develop helping relationships with individuals and families;
- Provide relationship-based counseling;
- Facilitate a group;
- Understand and appreciate diversity; and
- Document appropriately in agency records.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete all program and general education credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
| HSV-111 | Human Service Methods | 3 |
| HSV-135 | Intro to Community Resources | 3 |
| HSV-280 | Group and Professional Development | 3 |
HSV-
| Field Work Seminars & Practicums | 7 |
| PSY-107 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-204 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSY-208 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
| SOC-105 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-216 | Racial and Ethnic Minorities | 3 |
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| Specialized Electives | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 25 |
HSV-135 : See footnote 1
Specialized Electives : See footnote 2
General Education Courses
| BIO-105 | Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
COM-
| Communication | 3 |
ENG-
| English Composition/Writing | 6 |
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| General Electives | 9 |
MAT-
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
General Electives : See footnote 3
Mathematics : See footnote 1
Additional Requirements
| Core Competencies Portfolio |
4 items |
| FORUM |
4 units |
| Health/Fitness |
30 hours |
Minimum Cumulative Average
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program may vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
| HSV-135 | Intro to Community Resources | 3 |
| PSY-107 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-105 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
COM-
| Communication | 3 |
ENG-
| English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| HSV-111 | Human Service Methods | 3 |
| HSV-151 | Field Work Seminar I | 1 |
| HSV-161 | Field Practicum I | 2 |
| PSY-204 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
ENG-
| English Composition/Writing | 3 |
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| Specialized Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Specialized Elective : See footnote 3
Third Semester
| HSV-252 | Field Work Seminar II | 1 |
| HSV-262 | Field Practicum II | 3 |
| PSY-208 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
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| General Education Electives | 6 |
MAT-
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
General Education Electives : See footnote 3
Mathematics : See footnote 1
Fourth Semester
| BIO-105 | Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
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| General Education Elective | 3 |
| HSV-280 | Group and Professional Development | 3 |
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| Specialized Elective | 3 |
| SOC-216 | Racial and Ethnic Minorities | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
General Education Elective : See footnote 3
Specialized Elective : See footnote 2
Footnotes
- Usually MAT -101, Applied Contemporary Mathematics, or any course with the “MA ” General Education designation. Consult with the Human Services program advisor before selecting a math course.
- To ensure the transferability of the Specialized Elective, a student must consult with the Human Services program advisor before selecting a Specialized Elective. The Specialized Elective chosen should be approved by the Human Services program advisor.
- General Education Electives chosen from the following: History, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural or Physical Science, and Environmental Studies. In order to meet both BCC graduation requirements and the graduation requirements of the BSW transfer program, a student should consult with the Human Services program advisor before selecting specific courses to fulfill this requirement.