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Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer - Major #7635
Associate in Arts (AA-T) Degree for Transfer
2023 Fall Semester

An Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer degree, is designed for students who plan to complete a Bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. The degree will acquaint students with the fundamentals of the human services system and the profession of Social Work, including introduction to the theories, principles, and values on which human services are offered and social work is practiced in the United States. To earn the Associate of Arts in Social Work/Human Services for Transfer, students must complete at least 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework, including either the CSU-GE Breadth or IGETC requirements, and at least 18 units within the major. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades of C (or 'P') or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major. Local graduation requirements are not necessary to complete the transfer degree. Students should consult with a knowledgeable academic counselor for more information on transfer requirements and university admission.

Term 1
Units: 16.0
***If you are interested in transferring to CSU, Fresno please follow the local Human Services, Social Work option AS with CSU GE.
CSU GE AREA A.1: Oral Communication
3.0
CSU GE AREA A.2: Written Communication
4.0
CSU GE AREA C.1: Arts
3.0
SOC 1A
Introduction to Sociology (Historical)
3.0
Satisfies CSU GE area D
PSY 2
General Psychology (Historical)
3.0
Satisfies CSU GE area D or E
Term 2
Units: 10.0
HS 20
Introduction to Social Welfare (Historical)
3.0
Statistics
4.0

Satisfies CSU GE area B.4

MATH 11
Elementary Statistics (Active)
4.0
OR
MATH 42
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Active)
4.0
Major Course
3.0
Select one of the following: Some major courses may double count for general education requirements. See a counselor to make sure you're not taking more courses than necessary.
ANTHRO 2
Cultural Anthropology (Historical)
3.0
CHDEV 30
Child and Family in a Diverse Community (Active)
3.0
CHDEV 38
Lifespan Development (Active)
3.0
PSY 38
Lifespan Development (Active)
3.0
CHDEV 39
Child Growth and Development (Active)
3.0
PSY 39
Child Growth and Development (Active)
3.0
CRIM 1
Introduction to Criminology (Historical)
3.0
ENGL 3
Critical Reading & Writing (Active)
3.0
ENGL 3H
Honors Critical Reading and Writing (Historical)
3.0
PSY 16
Abnormal Psychology (Historical)
3.0
SOC 1B
Critical Thinking about Social Problems (Active)
3.0
SOC 2
American Minority Groups (Historical)
3.0
ELECTIVE: Recommend BIOL 5 to meet prerequisites for Major Requirements
 
Term 3
Units: 13.0-23.0
CSU GE AREA C.2: Humanities
3.0-5.0
CSU GE AREA F: Ethnic Studies
3.0
Human Anatomy &/or Physiology
4.0-9.0

Satisfies CSU GE area B2 and B.3

BIOL 20
Human Anatomy (Active)
4.0
OR
BIOL 22
Human Physiology (Active)
5.0
OR
Human Anatomy & Physiology
9.0
BIOL 21A
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Active)
4.0
AND
BIOL 21B
Human Anatomy & Physiology II (Active)
5.0
HS 19A
Work Experience Education (Active)
3.0
ELECTIVE: Recommend HS 24
0.0-3.0
Term 4
Units: 15.0-18.0
CSU GE AREA A.3: Critical Thinking
3.0
CSU GE AREA B.1: Physical Science Area B1 or B2 must have a lab component to satisfy this area.
3.0-4.0
CSU GE AREA C.1 or C.2: Arts or Humanities
3.0-5.0
Economics
3.0

Satisfies CSU GE area D

ECON 40
Introduction to Microeconomics (Active)
3.0
OR
ECON 50
Introduction to Macroeconomics (Active)
3.0
Major Course
3.0
Select one of the following:
ANTHRO 2
Cultural Anthropology (Historical)
3.0
CHDEV 30
Child and Family in a Diverse Community (Active)
3.0
CHDEV 38
Lifespan Development (Active)
3.0
PSY 38
Lifespan Development (Active)
3.0
CHDEV 39
Child Growth and Development (Active)
3.0
PSY 39
Child Growth and Development (Active)
3.0
CRIM 1
Introduction to Criminology (Historical)
3.0
ENGL 3
Critical Reading & Writing (Active)
3.0
ENGL 3H
Honors Critical Reading and Writing (Historical)
3.0
PSY 16
Abnormal Psychology (Historical)
3.0
SOC 1B
Critical Thinking about Social Problems (Active)
3.0
SOC 2
American Minority Groups (Historical)
3.0
Total: 54.0-67.0