2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 06, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

CCV Behavioral Science (AS) to VTSU Social Work (BSW)


Catalog Year: 2026-2027

Program Codes: S.BSW.SWK.PTH; S.BSW.SWK.SCJ.PTH; S.BSW.SWK.SED.PTH; S.BSW.SWK.SMD.PTH; S.BSW.SWK.SSA.PTH

This transfer pathway will help you plan courses at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) that will meet course specific requirements at Vermont State University (VTSU).

  • CCV and VTSU are both a part of the Vermont State College System (VSCS). Students have one common VSCS transcript. As such, courses taken at CCV are not considered transfer credit.
  • VTSU is a partner in the Vermont Transfer Guarantee, https://ccv.edu/academics/transfer-from-ccv/vermont-transfer-guarantee/  
  • Students who have completed an associate degree at CCV will have completed all associate-level general education requirements at VTSU.
  • VTSU accepts all general education credits and associate’s level VSCS graduation standards from CCV.
  • Transfer courses from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted if grades are C- or better

Join this transfer pathway by completing the CCV to VTSU Pathways Form.

 

CCV: Behavioral Science, AS

VTSU: Social Work, BSW

General Education: First Semester Seminar - CCV

INT 1050 Dimensions of Self & Society

General Education Requirement - VTSU

CNX 1010 Connections Seminar 1

General Education: Introductory Written Expression - VSCS

ENG 1061 English Composition

General Education: Introductory Written Expression - VSCS

ENG 1061 English Composition

General Education: Digital & Computing Literacy - VSCS

Any eligible course in this category

General Education: Digital & Computing Literacy - VSCS

General Education: Mathematics - VSCS

Recommended:

MAT 2021 Statistics I

General Education: Mathematics - VSCS

 

MAT 2021 Statistics I

General Education: Natural Science - VSCS

Any eligible course in this category
General Education: Natural Science - VSCS

General Education: Social Science - VSCS

PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology 

General Education: Social Science - VSCS

PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology 

General Education: Arts & Aesthetics - VSCS

Any eligible course in this category
General Education: Arts & Aesthetics - VSCS

General Education: Humanistic Perspectives - VSCS

PHI 1040 Introduction to Ethics 

General Education: Humanistic Perspectives - VSCS

PHI 1040 Introduction to Ethics 

General Education: Communication - CCV

COM 1020 Interpersonal & Small Group Communication or

COM 1030 Intercultural Communication 

Meets general education requirement for bachelor’s degree 

General Education: Research & Writing Intensive - CCV

ENG 1020 Introduction to Research Methods 

General education requirement met for CCV graduate*

Connections Seminar 2

General Education: Seminar in Educational Inquiry - CCV

HUM 2010 Seminar in Education Inquiry

Meets general education requirement for bachelor’s degree

Core program requirements

 

Choose:

SWK 1010 Introduction to Human Services 

 

SWK 1010 Introduction to Human Services  

Choose:

SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 

 

SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 

SWK 2070 Social Justice & Public Policy 

General Elective

INT 2860 Professional Field Experience 

SWK 1810 Early Field Experience 1 cr (if INT 2860 field placement completed at a human services agency)

Behavioral Science electives, 12 credits 

 

Choose:

SSC 1010 Intro to the Study of Community

For students interested in the optional concentration in Criminal Justice Settings 

Choose: 

CRJ 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice 

CRJ 2010 Law Enforcement in America 

CRJ 2020 American Judicial Process 

Program requirement:

SOC 2130 The Community in American Society

 

 

Requirements for Criminal Justice concentration:

CRJ 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice 

CRJ 2010 Law Enforcement in America 

CRJ 2020 American Judicial Process 

General Elective: 3 credits

General Elective

Total CCV credits: 60

Total credits remaining at VTSU: 60-64

Courses to be taken at VTSU

Program Core (55 credits)  Students must have a minimum of a 2.3 GPA to continue in the program after the third year.

BIO 1010 Human Biology & Lab 4 cr (equivalent to completion of both BIO 2011 and BIO 2012 Anatomy and Physiology I & II) 

ENG 1070 Effective Speaking 3 cr

SOC 4020 Sociological Theory 3 cr 

SSC 2510 Social Science Research Methods 3 cr 

SWK 2011 Human Behavior in the Social Env I 3 cr 

SWK 2012 Human Behavior in the Social Env II 3 cr 

SWK 2040 Discrimination in American Society 3 cr 

SWK 2140 Substance Use & Addiction Studies 3 cr 

SWK 3010 Social Work Practice I 3 cr 

SWK 3020 History & Philosophy of Social Work 3 cr 

SWK 4010 Social Welfare Policies, Programs & Issues 3 cr 

SWK 4020 Social Work Practice II 3 cr 

SWK 4020 Social Work Practice III 3 cr 

SWK 4720 Social Work Capstone Seminar 3 cr 

SWK 4811 Field Experience I 6 cr 

SWK 4812 Field Experience II 6 cr 

The following concentrations are optional:

Concentration: Criminal Justice Settings (0-9 credits depending on CCV courses) 

CRJ 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice (if not completed at CCV) 

Choose 2 courses from the following

CRJ 2010 Law Enforcement in America 3 cr (if not complete at CCV) 

CRJ 2020 American Judicial Process 3 cr (if not completed at CCV) 

CRJ 2080 Correctional Philosophies & Practices 3 cr (if not completed at CCV) 

CRJ 2110 Community-Based Corrections 3 cr 

Concentration: Educational Settings (9 credits) 

SWK 3040 School Social Work 3 cr  

EDU 2380 Collaboration & Spec Ed Law 3 cr 

Choose 1 course from the following

EDU 3025 Eval Characteristics Diverse Learners 3 cr 

EDU 3311 Foundations of Inclusive Practices 3 cr 

EDU 3440 Teaching Towards Democracy 3 cr 

EDU 3470 Behavioral Assessment & Intervention Practicum 3 cr 

EDU 4051 Strategies to Promote Inclusive Practices 3 cr 

Concentration: Medical Settings (9 credits) 

Take 3 of the following

HUM 4010 East & West Holistic Healing 3 cr 

NUR 3220 Global Health 3 cr 

NUR 4220 Healthy Aging 3 cr 

NUR 4910 Nursing Ind Study 3 cr (Topic: Case Management in Healthcare settings) 

Concentration: Substance Abuse Treatment Settings (9 credits)

PSY 2170 Drugs & Behavior 3 cr 

SOC 2560 Cannabis, Culture, & Consciousness 3 cr 

SWK 3140 Adv Substance Use & Addictions Studies 3 cr 

General education and electives as needed.

Total credits required to complete BSW program: 120-124 

*Students who have graduated from CCV or who are transferring with 30 credits or more and have previously completed an intermediate research and writing intensive course are exempt from VTSU Connections Seminar 2. 

For complete and current program requirements, refer to the VTSU Academic Catalog:

Bachelor’s Degree (BSW) in Social Work