Social Work and Human Services for Transfer
Associate in Arts Degree Social Work and Human Services · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a social work and human services degree, an emphasis or option within a social work and human services degree, or a degree considered similar to social work and human services at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a social work and human services major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students are all of the following:
- Prepared for entry-level positions in the field of social work.
- Able to analyze the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in social work.
- Able to identify and implement industry-recognized effective practices for human service delivery in culturally relevant and culturally sustaining ways.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| SWHS 110 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services | 3 |
| SWHS 120A | Social Work and Human Services Seminar | 1 |
| SWHS 120B | Social Work and Human Services Fieldwork | 2 |
| BIO 103 | Introductory Biology: Animal Diversity * | 3 |
| orBIO 111 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture) | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics * | 3 |
| orECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) | |
| BTEC 180 | Biostatistics * | 3-5 |
| orBUS 204 | Business Statistics | |
| orPSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| orPSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | |
| orSOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| orSTAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support) | |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics (Honors) | |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology * | 3 |
| orSOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| List A: Select two courses. | 6 | |
| ADM 100 | Introduction to the Administration of Justice * | |
| ANTH 102 | Cultural Anthropology * | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development * | |
| CDEV 210 | Child, Family, and Community * | |
| COMM 215 | Intercultural Communication * | |
| PSYC 121 | Human Development * | |
| SOCI 102 | Contemporary Social Problems * | |
| SOCI 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations * | |
| orETHN 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| Total Units | 27-29 | |
*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education (GE) pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a GE requirement. Note: Every course on this degree except SWHS 110, SWHS 120A, and SWHS 120B satisfies a GE requirement.
NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.