{"id":392,"date":"2019-09-03T14:48:14","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T14:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/social-work\/?page_id=392"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:59:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:59:12","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pss.austincc.edu\/social-work\/frequently-asked-questions-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below are some of the frequently asked questions about our program. If you have additional questions, not listed on this page, please contact: Blanca Alvarado via <a href=\"mailto:balvarad@austincc.edu\">balvarad@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the first step to enrolling in the social work program at ACC?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is becoming an ACC student.\u00a0 Apply to Austin Community College by filling out and submitting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/admissions\/apply-now\">ACC Online Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is a program map?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A program map is an outline of your degree\/award plan that includes prerequisites requirements (if any), course sequences, program milestones, career and transfer information, and pertinent information specific to the program to help you make informed decisions. <em>It is recommended that you use the program map when meeting with your advisor. <\/em>Access the social work <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.austincc.edu\/awards-and-program-maps\/#:~:text=social%20work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How do I find the social work courses in the public course schedule?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The social work courses are listed under the sociology link in the public course schedule. To find the social work courses:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the public <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www6.austincc.edu\/schedule\/index.php\">course schedule<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Find the link for the sociology courses and click on it.<\/li>\n<li>On the page, scroll down to find the social work courses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How do I find the social work courses in the registration system (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/registration\">Self-Service<\/a>)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To find them search for the social work courses by using the following keyword: &#8220;socw&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are the steps I need to take to register?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/registration?popular-resources&amp;trending-links\">ACC Registration page<\/a> for step-by-step instructions for how to register.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>I have a student hold that is preventing me from registering, what do I do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/registration\/student-holds\">Student Holds page<\/a> for additional information. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/advising\/areas-of-study-advising\">contact an advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>My ACCEID isn&#8217;t working. Where can I go for help?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/help\">ACC Student Help Desk<\/a> page for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What if I have questions about the social work program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Please contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blanca Alvarado, MSW, PhD<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessor<br \/>\nSociology and Social Work Department<br \/>\nAustin Community College<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> (512) 223-7149<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:balvarad@austincc.edu\">balvarad@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Below are some of the frequently asked questions about our program. If you have additional questions, not listed on this page, please contact: Blanca Alvarado via balvarad@austincc.edu &nbsp; What is the first step to enrolling in the social work program at ACC? 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