Liberal Studies with Pre-Social Work Concentration, A.A.

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Debra Lupica-Scott
Liberal Studies: Pre-Social Work Program Coordinator
116O Advanced Technology Center
304-367-4615
dlupicascott@pierpont.edu

Program Purpose

An Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies with a Pre-Social Work concentration provides students with a strong foundation in human services, communication, and ethical practices, preparing students for both immediate employment and continued education. Graduates are equipped to pursue entry-level roles in community outreach, case management, mental health services, and support programs across nonprofit and public sectors. The degree also serves as a transfer pathway to bachelor’s programs in social work, psychology, or sociology, allowing students to build toward licensure and more advanced careers.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the A.A. in Liberal Studies with a Pre-Social Work Concentration, graduates will be able to do the following:

Meet the minimum academic qualifications for acceptance into the Social Work program at WVU.
Provide the student with a comprehensive overview of the ways that social workers respond to a wide range of societal problems.

Opportunities

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to compete for admission into one of 60 slots in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at WVU. To compete for admission into the BSW program at WVU, students will be required to have the following:

An overall GPA of 2.50 or higher
100 hours of documented paid or volunteer experience
A written personal statement and a letter of reference
A “C” or higher is required in HUMN 2200 and SCY 2995

Required Courses (60 Hrs)

Elective Courses (4 Hrs)

Free Elective Courses (4 Hrs)

Required Core Courses (52 Hrs)

ARTD 1120 - Art Appreciation 3 hr(s).
COM 1171 - Mass Communication 3 hr(s).
COM 2200 - Introduction to Human Communications 3 hr(s).
ECON 2201 - Economic Principles and Problems I 3 hr(s).
~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s).
~ENGL 1108 - Written English II 3 hr(s).
~HST 1101 - United States History I 3 hr(s).
~HST 1102 - United States History II 3 hr(s).
~HUMN 2200 - Bridging Cultures: Work and Identity in a Global Perspective 3 hr(s).
INTR 2200 - Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality 3 hr(s).
~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3-4 hr(s).
OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).
~POL 1101 - American Government 3 hr(s).
~PSYG 1101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 hr(s).
~SCY 1101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hr(s).
SCY 2995 - Introduction to Social Work 3 hr(s).
~BIOY 1101 - General Biology 4 hr(s).
OR
SCI 1101 - General Science 4 hr(s).

Required Lab Science Course (4 Hrs)

Model Schedule (60 Hrs)

Notes

Students only need ONE LAB SCIENCE course.
See advisor for the West Virginia University General Education Credits (GEC) for each Pierpont course.
WVU requires 100 hours of documented community service work PRIOR to admissions to the BSW program.

Notice to All Students

Annual Notification: All career and technical education courses and programs are offered at Pierpont regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
Advanced Skill Set and Skill Set programs do not qualify for financial aid. Students seeking financial aid eligible degrees may incorporate the classes as electives when their schedule allows or may declare an associate or certificate degree in which the skill set and advanced skill set courses are embedded.
Students are reminded to review campus policies and procedures as stated in the catalog.

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