Social Work
This two-year transfer program leads to an Associate in Arts Degree. The curriculum is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in social work.
The Social Work transfer program at Rend Lake College provides students with the background in behavioral science and general studies necessary for advanced work at a four-year institution. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they are transferring or an advisor at Rend Lake College for any additional requirements.
SOCIAL WORK - Degree
Associate in Arts Degree
ARTS & SCIENCES DIVISION
► Total = 64 Hours
First Semester (14 Cr. Hrs.)
Second Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)
- ENGL 1102 Rhetoric and Composition II (3)
- HEA 1101 Health Education (2)
- PSYC 2101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- SOCI 2101 Social Problems (3)
- Elective – Fine Arts (3)
- Elective (1)
Third Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)
Fourth Semester (19 Cr. Hrs.)
- ANTH 1101 Cultural Anthropology (3)
- PSYC 2102 Child Psychology (3)
- SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology 1 (3)
- Elective – Fine Arts / Humanities (3)
- Elective – Science (3)
- Elective (4)
1 Prerequisite course(s) may be required based on test scores.
Program Outcomes
Social Work
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of generalist social work practice by applying key terms, concepts, and theories.
- Students will identify the ethical values and standards of the social work profession.
- Students will apply critical thinking skills in relation to client needs and situations through the use of case studies and scenarios.
- Students will discuss the skills and abilities needed to advocate for human rights and social justice.
- Students will identify at-risk populations.
- Students will recognize the importance of human diversity.
Articulation

Missouri Baptist University
Social Work
Faculty & Staff
Psychology Professor | Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1804
Building: North Oasis
Office: 142
2012 PHI THETA KAPPA FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD | 2020 RLCF OUSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER AWARD | Ed.D. Oakland City University | M.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | B.S. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | A.S. John A. Logan College | Certified Instructor of Leadership Development Studies
Speech Professor | Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1493
Building: North Oasis
Office: 144
2013 RLCF ASSESSMENT AWARD | Ed.D. Oakland City University | M.S. & B.S. Murray State University
Dean of Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1258
Building: North Oasis
Office: 145
M.S. Eastern Illinois University | B.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
History Professor
Phone Extension: 1792
Building: North Oasis
Office: 151
2010 PHI THETA KAPPA FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD | PhD Southern Illinois University Carbondale | M.A. & B.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Physical Science Instructor | Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1726
Building: South Oasis
Office: 140
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | M.S. & B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Administrative Assistant | Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1263
Building: North Oasis
Office: 134
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