# Social Work and Human Services (A.A.-T Degree for Transfer)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Counseling

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36461/36462/36463

Program Code: SAC.CNSW.AAT

Program Control Number: 46216

The Associate of Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer provides an interdisciplinary exploration of courses and content that prepares students to transfer to a four-year university as a Social Work or Human Services major. This program allows students to blend theory with fieldwork experience while incorporating critical thinking and self-exploration. Completion of the AA-T In Social Work and Human Services degree also provides guaranteed admission to the California State University (CSU) system with junior status, although not to a particular campus or major. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss transfer options.

**Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:**

1.  Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.
2.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU-GE (California State University General Education Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
3.  Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
4.  Minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major. If the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis the "P" must be equal to a "C" or better.
5.  Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theoretical perspectives, legal and ethical principles, and social issues related to Social Work and Human Services fields.
2.  Develop communication skills and cultural competencies as a foundation for success in the fields of Social Work and Human Services.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core:** | | 22-23.5 |
| CNSL 150 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services | 3 |
| **Social Work and Human Services** | | 3 |
| CNSL 170 | Social Work and Human Services Fieldwork Seminar | 1 |
| CNSL 175 | Social Work and Human Services Fieldwork | 2 |
| **Sociology** | | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| **Introduction to Psychology** | | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| **Statistics** | | 4-4.5 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4.5 |
| or PSYC 210 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| **Human Biology, Anatomy, or Physiology** | | 3-4 |
| BIOL 109 | Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 109H | Honors Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| or BIOL 149 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| or BIOL 239 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| or BIOL 249 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| **Economics** | | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| **LIST A: Select two courses (6 units):** | | 6-7 |
| **Introduction to Cultural Anthropology** | | 3 |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| **Child Growth and Development** | | 3 |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| or APCD 107 | Apprenticeship Child Growth and Development (DS1) | 3 |
| or PSYC 157 | Introduction to Child Psychology | 3 |
| **Child, Family, and Community** | | 3 |
| CDEV 110 | Child, Family, and Community (DS2) | 3 |
| or APCD 110 | Apprenticeship Child, Family and Community (DS2) | 3 |
| **Intercultural Communication** | | 3 |
| CMST 103 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| or CMST 103H | Honors Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| **Introduction to Criminal Justice** | | 3 |
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| or CJ 101H | Honors Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| **Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking** | | 4 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| or ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | 4 |
| or ENGL C1003H | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors | 4 |
| **Introduction to Ethnic Studies** | | 3 |
| ETHN 150 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| or ETHN 150H | Honors Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| **United States History to 1877** | | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST C1001H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
| **United States History from 1865** | | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST C1002H | United States History since 1865 - Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 160 | Introduction to Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 230 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 112 | Relationships, Marriages, and Family Dynamics | 3 |
| **Social Problems** | | 3 |
| SOC 140 | Social Problems | 3 |
| or SOC 140H | Honors Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 150 | Intro to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| **Total** | | **28-30.5** |