Social Work and Sociology, B.A./B.S.W. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete the Social Work and Sociology B.A./B.S.W. dual-degree program by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Social Work and Sociology, B.A./B.S.W. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
Transfer Student Operations
http://www.unr.edu/transfer

School of Social Work
Building #058, room 209
(775) 784-6542
http://www.unr.edu/social-work

College of Liberal Arts Student Center
Lincoln Hall 314
(775) 682-8745
https://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Approved substitutions for bachelor’s degree requirements:

WNC: PSY 241 = UNR: PSY 341
WNC: PSY 210 = UNR: APST 207/270 (students may need to see an advisor to process this substitution)

Associate’s First Semester (16 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Mathematics
SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology (3 units) CO6 * [Social Science]
Fine Arts (3 units)
Language 111 (4 units) *

Associate’s Second Semester (16 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
HDFS 201 - Lifespan Human Development (3 units) *
SW 101 - Introduction to Social Work (3 units) *
Science with Lab (3 units) CO4L
Language 112 (4 units) *

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)

PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) *
PSY 210 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (3 units) *
SW 250 - Social Welfare, History, and Policy (3 units) *
Humanities (3 units)
Language 211 (3 units) *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (13 units)

PSY 241 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3 units) *
Science (3 units) CO4
U.S. & Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8. Recommended:
- CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units) CO5, CO8
Language 212 (3 units) *
Elective (1 unit)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

SW 310 - Structural Oppression (3 units)
SW 321 - Basics of Professional Communication (3 units)
SOC 207 - Introduction to Sociological Theory (3 units)
SOC Diversity & Equity Elective (3 units) CO10
SOC Additional Elective (3 units)
NOTE: Apply to Social Work BSW program.

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.