Human Services and Social Work
4 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
HSW 001 Introduction to Human Services and Social Work
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- HSW 082 (Serving Diverse Populations) Recommended to enroll concurrently to use the knowledge and skill set in the field to serve diverse consumers.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Explore the history and purpose of Human Services and Social Work, while honing skills needed to provide culturally responsive services to diverse populations in areas such as mental and behavioral health, social welfare, developmental services, criminal justice, chemical dependency and child, adult and elder care. Political and economic aspects, inclusive of roles and functions of local human services and social work agencies systems, and the impact of intersectionality and inequities will be examined.
HSW 082 Serving Diverse Populations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- HSW 001 (Introduction to Human Services and Social Work) Recommended to enroll concurrently to use the knowledge and skill set in the field to serve diverse consumers.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Explore the values, strengths, challenges, concerns and needs of diverse populations including, but not limited to, age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, physical or psychiatric (dis)ability, sexual orientation, and chemical dependency characteristics. Students have the opportunity to gain insight, knowledge and skills necessary to provide culturally responsive services when working with diverse populations in Human Services and Social Work settings. The impact of intersectionality, bias, and inequities are examined.
HSW 083 Introduction to Case Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- HSW 001 (Introduction to Human Services and Social Work)
- Advisory
- Recommended to enroll in HSW 083 before or concurrently with COUN 064 to use the knowledge and skill set in the field to serve diverse consumers.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will be acquainted with the traditional basic concepts and skills of case management. Students will learn the history and purpose of case management and legal and ethical considerations to consider when providing culturally responsive case management services. Varied opportunities are provided to practice assessment, service planning, completing referrals, monitoring services, and closing a case. Students learn about careers in case management, apply helping skills, and increase their resources and community collaborations. The impact of intersectionality and inequities are examined.
HSW 085 Introduction to Group Process
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- HSW 001 (Introduction to Human Services and Social Work)
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to the theory and dynamics of group interaction including psychoeducational, support and therapeutic context. The various stages and processes of group development and facilitation are studied using both a conceptual and experiential approach. The focus of this course is to assist persons who will function as leaders in a variety of group situations. The impact of intersectionality, bias, and inequities are examined.