2023-24 Course Catalog

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Overview

  • Demonstrate knowledge of counseling and interviewing strategies which include the use of active listening skills.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of multicultural perspectives and social justice theories.
  • Display fundamental knowledge of social work theory and values, ethical guidelines, and legal regulations.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior in accordance with social work practices.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of psychopathology, case management, community resources, addictions theories, and family systems.
  • Graduates who have successfully completed the program are eligible to apply for registration as a Social Work Assistant (SWA) through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT).
  • Graduates who have successfully completed the program have fulfilled a portion of the requirements necessary for licensure as a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA I) through the State of Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDP).
  • Graduates will have additional coursework completed for the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II) via OCDP as they complete the Chemical Dependency Certificate in conjunction with their Associate of Applied Science in Social Work and Addictions. This involves completion of electives that include SWA2630 Chemical Dependency (CD): Ethics, SWA2640 CD: Introduction to Pharmacology, and SWA2660 CD: Etiology, Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment.

Application Requirements

  • MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable application fee.
  • Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
  • Successful completion of the American College Test (ACT) with a minimum composite score of 15.
  • Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

     

Career Opportunities

  • Case Manager
  • Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
  • Family Services Advocate
  • Human Services Employee
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Social Worker Assistant
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Residential Coordinator

Curriculum

OIS1240Computer Applications

3

PSY1100Introduction to Psychology

3

SWA1000Introduction to Addiction Studies

3

SWA1040Introduction to Social Work

3

SWA1010Introduction to Social Welfare

3

ENG1000English Composition I

3

MTH1240Statistics

3

SWA1030Interviewing Techniques

3

SWA1050Family Development

3

SWA1060Abnormal Psychology

3

ENG1100English Composition II

3

PSY2100Lifespan Development

3

SWA0000SWA Elective

3

SWA2010Introduction to Counseling

3

SWA2030Introduction to Case Management

3

SWA2040Practicum 1

4

COM1400Oral Communication

3

SOC1200Sociology

3

SWA0000SWA Elective

3

SWA2022Multicultural Perspectives

3

SWA2050Practicum II

4