Social Work and Human Services

The Associate in Science for Transfer in Social Work and Human Services is specifically designed as a pathway to the California State University for social work, human services, and related majors. The courses within this program provide students with the historical context and foundations of social work, as well as hands on experience in community-based organizations. Many of the courses in this degree are also aligned with the Human Services Associate in Science.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

• Minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
• Satisfactory completion (C or better OR Pass*) of courses used to satisfy major requirements AND courses used to complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements

*Some majors may not accept a Pass in place of a letter grade. Consult with a counselor before choosing the P/NP grading option.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Analyze public policy issues, complexities and controversies affecting social service agencies and their clients.
• Appraise and apply the knowledge of existing California professional codes of ethics for the helping professions.
• Demonstrate effective individual and group setting interpersonal and social skills in interactions with a demographically diverse population.
• Describe the basic concepts, methods of inquiry, and the theories of social work and human services practice.

Required Courses for Major