Social Work and Human Services

Program Description

The Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer Degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution as Social Work and Human Services majors. In this program, the students gain exposure to the field of social and human service work.

This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Work and Human Services or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. Students who complete an ADT and transfer to a similar major at a CSU are guaranteed a pathway to finish their baccalaureate degrees in 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:

• 60 units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• A grade of “C” or "P" or better in all courses required for the major
• A minimum of 18 semester units in the major
• The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

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Career Opportunities

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Social Work Assistant, Case Manager Assistant, Mental Health Assistant, Community Outreach Worker, Health Aide, Behavior Technician, Addictions Counselor Assistant, Patient Advocate, Clinical Assistant, Residential Care Assistant, Social and Human Services Assistant, Case Management Aide, Family Service Assistant

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Learning Outcome(s)

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1. Describe the historical and contemporary contexts of social and human service work.
2. Evaluate client needs from a biopsychosocial perspective.