May 25, 2026  
2026-2027 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Credit Course Catalog

University Center | Dual Credit | Prairie Ridge High School - Social Work


Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Aurora University

1+1+2 Plan with Prairie Ridge High School

 

EARN ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE CREDIT WITH THESE DUAL CREDIT COURSES THAT ARE OFFERED AT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL*

COURSE CLASS MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT CREDITS COMPLETED
ENG 151   Composition I   IAI COMMUNICATIONS   3  
ENG 152   Composition II   IAI COMMUNICATIONS    3  
HIS 170   United States History I   IAI ELECTIVES***    3  
HIS 172   United States History II   IAI ELECTIVES***    3  
MAT 120   General Education Statistics   IAI MATHEMATICS   3  
PSY 151   Introduction to Psychology   IAI SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (AU BSW REQ)   3  
COM 151   Introduction to Speech   IAI COMMUNICATIONS   3  
IAI ELECTIVES***    IAI ELECTIVES***    IAI ELECTIVES***    3  
IAI ELECTIVES***    IAI ELECTIVES***    IAI ELECTIVES***    3  
Potential Credits Earned in HS     27  

 

YEAR TWO AT MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE- Associate in Arts (AA) recommended

Semester 1

COURSE CLASS TITLE MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT CREDITS COMPLETED
MCC 101   The College Experience   ELECTIVE 1  
IAI LIFE OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE    IAI LIFE OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE    IAI LIFE OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE    4  
KHS 251   Drugs in a Contemporary Society   SWK 2050 DRUGS AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR (AU BSW ELECTIVE) 3  
SOC 151   Introduction to Sociology   IAI COMMUNICATIONS   3  
IAI HUMANITIES   IAI HUMANITIES   IAI HUMANITIES   3  
IAI ELECTIVES***    IAI ELECTIVES***    IAI ELECTIVES***    3  
Total Credits     17  

Semester 2

COURSE CLASS TITLE MEETS DEGREE REQUIREMENT CREDITS COMPLETED
IAI LIFE OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE    IAI LIFE OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE    IAI LIFE OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE    4  
PLT 151   United States Government   IAI COMMUNICATIONS   3  
IAI FINE ARTS**    IAI FINE ARTS**    IAI FINE ARTS**    3  
IAI HUMANITIES   IAI HUMANITIES   IAI HUMANITIES   3  
IAI ELECTIVES***    IAI ELECTIVES***    IAI ELECTIVES***    3  
Total Credits     16  

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS COMPLETED AT MCC 60

***ELECTIVES CAN BE FULLFILLED THROUGH DUAL CREDIT COURSEWORK.

 

MCC REQUIREMENTS REQ CREDITS
IAI HUM/FINE ARTS 9
IAI SOC & BEHAV SCIENCES 9
IAI PHYSICAL & LIFE SCIENCES 7
IAI MATHEMATICS 3
IAI COMMUNICATIONS 9
GEN EDUC CORE 37
ELECTIVES (approximate) 23

 

YEAR THREE AT UNIVERSITY CENTER CREDITS COMPLETED
SWK 2500 SURVERY OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL WORK 4  
SWK 3160 HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIORMENT I: BUILDING SOCIAL WORK COMPETENCE 4  
SWK 2810 SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIAL WORK 4  
SWK 3710 HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II: LIFE COURSE DEVELOPMENT 4  
SWK 3140 SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS 4  
EDU3810 SELECTED TOPICS IN EDUCATION 4  
Total Credits 24  

 

YEAR FOUR AT UNIVERSITY CENTER CREDITS COMPLETED
SWK 4200 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK 4  
SWK 3150 SOCAIL WELFARE: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICY 4  
SWK4710 EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN 4  
SWK4110 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS 4  
SWK4210 FIELD INSTRUCTION I 4  
SWK 3760 EFFECTS OF TRAUMA ON CHILDREN 4  
SWK 4140 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICES WITH FAMILIES 4  
SWK 4220 FIELD INSTRUCTION II 4  
SWK 4010 SOCIAL WORK WTH COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS 14  
Total Credits 36  

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS COMPLETED AT AU             60

 

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS FOR BSW DEGREE COMPLETED 120

 MCC is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). This statewide agreement between many Illinois colleges and universities establishes a “package” of lowerdivision general education coursework accepted at all participating schools. 

**IAI requirements based on what is offered in the high school, however students can take other courses that are offered as long as they meet the IAI requirement. Courses required for transfer are denoted on plan.

*Suggested courses are based on courses available in high school, however if student is unable to complete they can take at MCC before transferring to the university.