AAS in Addition Studies Pathway to Bachelor of Social Work

The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Applied Science in Addiction Studies at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Social Work at Cleveland State University (CSU). 

Suggested Sequence at LCCC

First Year - Fall Semester
CourseCredits
^ENGL 161 College Composition I3
^ADST 151 Foundations of Addiction Studies3
PSYH 151 Introduction to Psychology3
SDEV 101 Introduction to the LCCC Community1
HMSR 111 Principles of Interview/Counseling3
MTHM 158 Quantitative Reasoning, OR MTHM 168 Statistics3
Semester Total16
First Year - Spring Semester
CourseCredits
BIOG 152 Human Biology 4
^ADST 152 Fundamentals in Addiction Counseling3
^ENGL 162 College Composition II3
HMSR 213 Group Work in Human Services3
SOCY 151G Introduction to Sociology 3
Semester Total16
Second Year - Fall Semester
CourseCredits
HMSR 212 Case Management3
^ADST 251 Assessment and Treatment in Addiction Studies3
^ADST 211 Family Dynamics and Addictions3
CMMC 151 Oral Communication3
PSYH 257 Abnormal Psychology3
Semester Total15
*PLSC 156 American National Government is not required for the Associate of Applied Sciences in Addiction Studies. It is a prerequisite for SWK 201 at CSU. Completing this suggested course sequence as a part-time student may cause financial aid implications – specifically in relation to this CSU required course. If planning to attend part-time, discuss with your LCCC advisor prior to registration. 
Second Year - Spring Semester 
CourseCredit
^ADST 212 Ethics in Addiction Counseling & Prevention4
^ADST 252 Practicum in Addiction Studies & Prevention3
PSYH 241 Psychopharmacology in Addiction3
*PLSC 156 American National Government (CSU requirement only)3
PSYH 251 Human Growth and Development3
Semester Total16
Total credits earned at LCCC (60 required)
Associate of Applied Science 
Awarded
63
  

Suggested Sequence at CSU

#SOWK 151 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare can be taken at LCCC in place of SWK 200 at CSU. 
Third Year - Fall Semster
CourseCredits
#SWK 200 Intro to Social Work3
SWK 201 Contemporary Social Welfare3
SWK 302 HBSE I3
SWK 304 Social Work Research3
Human Culture & Creativity Elective3
Semester Total15
Third Year - Spring Semester
CourseCredits
^SWK 300 Social Welfare Policy3
^SWK 303 HBSE II3
SWK 205 Data Analysis and Statistics3
SWK 350 Generalist Practice3
Global Human Perspectives Elective3
Scientific Inquiry Elective3
Semester Total18
Fourth Year - Fall Semester
CourseCredits
SWK 385 Interventions I3
SWK 386 Ethical Decision Making3
SWK 390 Field Practicum I6
SWK 395 Fundamentals of Assessment3
Data & Digital Literacy Elective3
Semester Total18
Fourth Year - Spring Semester
CourseCredits
SWK 285 Interventions II3
SWK 486 Understanding Multiculutural SWK Practice3
SWK 490 Field Practicum II6
SWK 495 Social Work Licensure3
African American History OR Diversity in Society Elective3
Semester Total18
Total credits earned at CSU (120 required)69
Bachelor of Social Work Degree Awarded132

Honors courses are acceptable where available.
 

  • Pre-Requisites:
    • College-ready in Math and English
    • 2 years of the same foreign language completed in high school
    • Students who do not meet these prerequisites may need to complete additional credits

^Grade of ā€œCā€ or higher required

Once an associate degree is earned, additional courses taken at LCCC may not be eligible for financial aid. Please see Financial Aid for details.

CSU requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation. Final 30 credits must be completed in-residence at CSU. At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements.

This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Cleveland State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, CSU reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.

This map represents one example of how to complete the AAS and BSW degrees. Students who deter from this plan and do not complete the OT36 should consult with a CSU advisor about the completion of their gen ed/core curriculum requirements.