Social Work and Human Services

Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units

The Social Work and Human Services program provides comprehensive training resulting in well-rounded Social Work and Human Services paraprofessionals. The curriculum is designed for people interested in various areas of employment such as mental and behavioral health, social welfare, developmental services, criminal justice, and chemical dependency. Graduates leave our program with a solid understanding of the human condition and the necessary skills needed to work with a diverse population. The Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services is fully transferable to the CSU. Students who meet the CSU’s minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed priority admission to a CSU campus, though not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With this degree you will be required to take no more than 60 semester or 90 quarter units after transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree if you transfer into a program at the CSU that’s similar to the Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer. To earn the Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer, students must: 1. Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) b. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by Solano Community College District 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 3. Complete all courses within the major with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Demonstrate culturally responsive helping skills and techniques

• 2. Link consumers to services relevant to their needs

• 3. Facilitate psychoeducational and support groups.

Program Requirements