Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SWU171 | Introduction to Social Work | Critical course Gateway course | H, SB | 3 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
PSY101 or SOC101 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | SB | 3 | ||
Interdisciplinary Requirement | Interdisciplinary Requirement | Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three area tracks | 3 | ||
C or Second Language |
Cultural Diversity in the US or Any 101 Level Language Course | Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) | C | 3–5 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L | 0–3 | ||
POS110 or SWU182 |
American National Government or A Social Services Perspective of Government | SB | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 | ||
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
PHI101 or PHI105 or SWU183 |
Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Ethics or Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective | HU | 3 | ||
Second Language | Any 102 Level Language Course | 0–5 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ECN211 or SWU181 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Economics: A Social Issues Perspective | SB | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | Recommend SWU225 | CS | 3 | |
C or Second Language |
Cultural Diversity in the US or Any 201 Level Language Course | Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) | C | 3–5 | |
SWU291 | Social Service Delivery Systems | 3 | |||
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SWU295 | Effective Helping in a Diverse World | Course carries C and SB values and meets ASU Cultural Sequence #3 | C, SB | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
C or Second Language |
Cultural Diversity in the US or Any 202 Level Language Course | Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) | C | 0–5 | |
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies L and COM or L and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | L | 3 | |
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
Interdisciplinary Requirement | Interdisciplinary Requirement | Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three area tracks | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | Recommend SWU130 or SWU250 or SWU258. | 0–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SWU171 | Introduction to Social Work | Critical course Gateway course | H, SB | 3 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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POS110 or SWU182 |
American National Government or A Social Services Perspective of Government | SB | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PSY101 or SOC101 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | SB | 3 | ||
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PHI101 or PHI105 or SWU183 |
Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Ethics or Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective | HU | 3 | ||
Interdisciplinary Requirement | Interdisciplinary Requirement | Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three area tracks | 3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L | 0–3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ECN211 or SWU181 |
Macroeconomic Principles or Economics: A Social Issues Perspective | SB | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | Recommend SWU225 | CS | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SWU291 | Social Service Delivery Systems | 3 | |||
C or Second Language |
Cultural Diversity in the US or Any 101 Level Language Course | Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) | C | 3–5 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SWU295 | Effective Helping in a Diverse World | Course carries C and SB values and meets ASU Cultural Sequence #3 | 3 | ||
C or Second Language |
Cultural Diversity in the US or Any 102 Level Language Course | Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) | C | 0–5 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
C or Second Language |
Cultural Diversity in the US or Any 201 Level Language Course | Cultures or Language: Completion of three courses in cultural diversity or Completion of a language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) | C | 3–5 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Arts, and Design Area | 3 | |||
Interdisciplinary Requirement | Interdisciplinary Requirement | Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three area tracks | 3 | ||
Second Language | Any 202 Level Language Course | 0–5 |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies L and COM or L and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | 3 | ||
SQ | Any SQ Natural Sciences course | 4 | |||
Elective | Elective | Recommend SWU130 or SWU250 or SWU258. | 0–3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative