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Social Work B.S.W. Direct Transfer Track

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Bulletin Year: 2026-2027

Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally, reach out to your academic advisor at Midlands Technical College for assistance in navigating coursework in your MTC program of study.  Your University of South Carolina advisor will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after transfer.

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Courses to be completed at Midlands Technical College

Complete foundational coursework before transferring.

Semester One (13 Credit Hours)

MTC Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade USC Equivalent Course
ENG 101 English Composition l 3 C ENGL 101 Critical Reading & composition
(CC-CMW)
HUS 102 Pers & Prof Dev in the Help Prof 3 C UNEL 001 University Elective
(PR-Elective 1)
HUS 230 Interviewing Techniques 3 C UNEL 001 University Elective
(PR-Elective 2)
PSY 201 General Psychology 3 C PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology
(CC-GSS)
COL 101 College Orientation 1 C Not Applicable
(Not Degree Applicable)

Semester Two (12 Credit Hours)

MTC Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade USC Equivalent Course
ENG 102 English Composition ll 3 C ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition
(CC-CMW/INF)
HUS 101 Intro to Human Services or
HUS 204 Intro to Social Work
3 C SOWK 201 Intro to Social Work
(MR)
HUS 209 Case Management 3 C UNEL 002T Case Management
(PR-Elective 3)
PSY 203 Human Growth & Development 3 C PSYC 420 Survey of Developmental Psychology
(PR-Elective 4)

Summer One (7 Credit Hours)

MTC Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade USC Equivalent Course
HUS 250 Supervised Field Placement l 4 C No Equivalency- Not on Table
(PR-Elective 5)
PSC 201 American Government 3 C POLI 201 American National Government
(CC-VSR/FD)

Semester Three (12 Credit Hours)

MTC Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade USC Equivalent Course
HUS 235 Group Dynamics 3 C UNEL 001 University Elective
(PR-Elective 6)
HUS 237 Crisis Intervention 3 C UNEL 002T Crisis Intervention
(PR-Elective 7)
PHI 115 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 C PHIL 211 Contemporary Moral Issues
(PR-Supporting Course)
ECO 201 Economic Concepts or
ECO 210 Macroeconomics or
ECO 211 Microeconomics
3 C ECON 224 Intro to Economics or
ECON 222 Principles of Macroeconomics or
ECON 221 Principles of Microeconomics
(PR-Supporting Course)

Semester Four (13 Credit Hours)

MTC Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade USC Equivalent Course
HUS 221 Professional Ethics in Human Services Practice 3 C UNEL 002T University Elective
(PR-Elective 8)
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 3 C CSCE 101 Intro to Computer Concepts
(PR-Elective 9)
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3 C SPCH 140 Public Communications
(CC-CMS)
BIO 112 Basic Anatomy & Physiology or
BIO 101 Biological Science I or
BIO 110 General Anatomy & Physiology
4


C


BIOL 001T General Anatomy & Physiology or
BIOL 101/L Biological Principles I/Lab or
BIOL 001T General Anatomy & Physiology
(CC-SCI)

Summer Two (7 Credit Hours)

MTC Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade USC Equivalent Course
HUS 251 Supervised Field Placement ll 4 C No Equivalency-Not on Table
(PR-Elective 8)
ART 101 Art History & Appreciation or
MUS 105 Music Appreciation or
THE 101 Introduction to Theatre
3 C ARTE 101 Introduction to Art or
MUSC 110 Introduction to Music or
THEA 200 Understanding & Appreciating Theatre
(CC-AIU)

Courses to be completed after transfer to USC

Finish advanced degree coursework and graduation requirements.

Semester Five (15-16 Credit Hours)

USC Course Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade University Requirements
SOWK 222 Social Welfare Policies & Programs 3 C (MR)
SOWK 311 Foundations of Social Work Practice 3 C (MR)
SOWK 331 Diversity & Social Justice in Contemporary Society 3 C (MR)
SOWK 341 Theories for Understanding Individuals, Families & Groups 3 C (MR)
STAT 201 Elementary Statistics or
STAT 205 Elem Stats for Bio & Life Sciences or
STAT 206 Elem Stats for Business
3-4   (CC-ARP)

Semester Six (15 Credit Hours)

USC Course Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade University Requirements
SOWK 312 Generalist Practice II: Social Work with Individuals & Families 3 C (MR)
SOWK 322 Social Policy Analysis 3 C (MR)
SOWK 352 Social Work & Scientific Inquiry 3 C (MR)
SOWK 382 Intro to Field Education 3 C (MR)
SOWK Elective (300 level or higher) *** 3   (MR-Elective 1)

Summer Three (9-11 Credit Hours)

USC Course Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade University Requirements
Carolina Core - History 3   (CC-GHS)
Carolina Core- SCI 3-4   (CC-SCI)
Carolina Core- GFL or Elective (If needed) 3-4   (CC-GFL)

Semester Seven (15 Credit Hours)

USC Course Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade University Requirements
SOWK 411 Social Work Practice w/ Groups 3 C (MR)
SOWK 441 Theories for Understanding Organizations & Communities 3 C (MR)
SOWK 481 Practicum I: Field Education 3 C (MR)
SOWK 483 Practicum Seminar 3 C (MR)
SOWK Elective (300 level or higher). 3   (MR)

Semester Eight (15 Credit Hours)

USC Course Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade University Requirements
SOWK 412 Social Work Practice with Organizations & Communities 3 C (MR)
SOWK 422 Advocacy for Social & Economic Justice 3 C (MR)
SOWK 482 Practicum II: Field Education 3 C (MR)
SOWK 484 Capstone 3 C (MR)
SOWK Elective (300 level or higher) *** 3 C (MR-Elective 2)

Summer Four (6-8 Credit Hours)

USC Course Subject and Title Credit Hours Min. Grade University Requirements
Carolina Core- GFL or Elective (If needed) 3-4   (CC-GFL)
MATH 122 Calculus for Bus. Admin. & Soc. Sciences or
MATH 141 Calculus I or
Other STAT course approved for Carolina Core ARP
3-4   (CC-ARP)

Code Definitions

University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.

Code Definition
CC Carolina Core
CC-AIU Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR College Requirement
MR Major Requirement
PR Program Requirement

Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and planning for upcoming semesters. 


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