{
  "college": "golden-west-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "SWHS",
  "name": "Social Work/Human Services",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/course-descriptions/credit-courses/swhs/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "SWHS G110",
      "subject": "SWHS",
      "number": "G110",
      "title": "Introduction to Social Work and Human Services",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Formerly: SWHS G100. This course provides an overview of social welfare and the societal institutions in the U.S. that structure the provision of social services and services. The course presents a historical perspective of U.S. social work and human services, with emphasis on the evolution of social welfare programs and institutions, major U.S. court and policy decisions, contemporary social problems, and modern service delivery systems. Further exploration of current policies, procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers and human service workers is also covered. Students will explore professional, ethical, and cultural issues facing the fields of social work and human services.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/golden-west-college/schedule/fall-2026/swhs/#swhs-g110",
          "subject": "SWHS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/golden-west-college/schedule/spring-2027/swhs/#swhs-g110",
          "subject": "SWHS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "SWHS G120",
      "subject": "SWHS",
      "number": "G120",
      "title": "Seminar in Social Work and Human Services",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "SWHS G110.",
      "corequisite": "SWHS G121.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Formerly: SWHS G200. This course will emphasize professional ethical standards, self-awareness and self-esteem, interviewing and communication skills, the relationship of theory and practice, and organization and client systems within human services. With concurrent enrollment in the fieldwork course and through professional development guidance, students will acquire and practice employable skills, competencies, and professional qualities needed for future employment.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "SWHS G121",
      "subject": "SWHS",
      "number": "G121",
      "title": "Fieldwork in Social Work and Human Services",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "108 other hours",
      "prerequisite": "SWHS G110.",
      "corequisite": "SWHS G120.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course is designed to facilitate a supervised field experience within a human services community organization, agency, or institution. Students will be able to connect theory-to-practice through observation and practical experience, as well as develop new skills outside of the classroom environment in preparation for gaining employment in the human services field. The student will be required to document 108 hours of supervised field experience within a human services environment.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}