University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT) 
    
    Dec 23, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)

Social Work, B.S.W. (TMCC)


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Students who start their career at Truckee Meadows Community College may complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree by following the course of study described below.

TMCC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts, Social Work


  • 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, 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 
The School of Social Work 
(775) 784-6542
socialwork@unr.edu 
https://www.unr.edu/social-work
Building 58 

TMCC Academic Advisement  
(775) 673-7062 
http://www.tmcc.edu/advisement/ 
Red Mountain Building, Room 111 

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and TMCC 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 TMCC and/or UNR about this opportunity. 

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelor’s 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.

Associate’s First Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
  • ENG 113 - Composition I for International Students (3 units)
  • MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 units) CO2 *
  • Social Science:  SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology (3 units) CO6 *
  • Fine Arts/Diversity (3 units) Recommended:
    • ​ART 263 - Survey of African, Oceanic, & Native American Art (3 units) OR
    • ART 270 - Women in Art (3 units) OR
    • DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation (3 units) CO7, CO11 OR
    • THTR 210 - Theatre: a Cultural Context (3 units) CO7, CO10
  • U. S.& Nevada Constitutions/Humanities: CH 203-American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units) CO5, CO8

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3 OR
  • ENG 114 - Composition II For International Students (3 units) CO1, CO3
  • SW 101 - Introduction to Social Work (3 units) *
  • Science with or without lab (3 units) CO4 or CO4L*
  • Elective (6 units)

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)


  • PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) CO6 *
  • SW 250 - Social Welfare, History, and Policy (3 units) *
  • Elective (9 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)


  • HDFS 201 Lifespan Human Development (3 units) *
  • PSY 241 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3 units) *
  • Science with lab (3 units)
  • Elective (6 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)


Legend


* 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.

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