# Social Work (Certificate of Achievement)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Psychology

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### Summary

The Certificate of Achievement in Social Work provides students a strong foundation in scientific assessment and analysis of behavior. Students apply social work theories through practice with individuals, groups, and communities. This program is designed for students interested in working in public and private organizations, students majoring in social work, and students pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in social work.

Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU or UC should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Social Work Program will be able to:**

1.  Recognize, identify, assess, and address key concepts in aging(e.g., physical and mental health, exercise, nutrition, the normal aging process, etc.) affecting optimal aging and older adulthood functioning.
2.  Identify and compare the various public benefits available through local, state, federal, public assistance programs.
3.  Identify and make referral to appropriate services.
4.  Recognize and identify risk of caregiver stress, particularly in caring for individuals suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementia.
5.  Make a report of an incident or suspected incident of an abuse/ neglect of dependent adults and elders.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 22 |
| HUMS 110 | Social Work Fields of Service | 3 |
| HUMS 120 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| BIOL 107 | General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory | 4 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 258 | Behavioral Science Statistics | 3 |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| SOCO 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| **Complete two courses from the following:** | | 6 |
| PSYC 161 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| PSYC 230 | Psychology of Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSYC 245 | Introduction to Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| SOCO 110 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |