Human Services: Pre-Social Work Option - Formerly Social Work Option – Major #7633 - Associate of Science Degree

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

This degree is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a social service setting or to transfer as a junior to a baccalaureate degree program in Social Work. This degree is for the person who has a strong desire to help people who traditionally have been underrepresented within the larger society and require interventions and assistance in increasing control of their personal destinies. These introductory courses will give the student a good fundamental working knowledge of the social services system. The program offers course work leading to a certificate of achievement and an associate in science degree in Human Services: Pre-Social Work. Students must take the required courses listed in the Core (see below), and select 12 units from the list of options.

1. Demonstrate a fundamental working knowledge of the social services system.

2. Be prepared for entry-level employment in a social service setting.

3. Understand who are the underrepresented within our society and what might be appropriate interventions to assist them.

4. Apply the multiple perspectives of a broad liberal arts foundation to their analysis of social problems.

Program Map

Term 1

14-18 units

Term 2

13-17 units

Term 3

12-14 units

Term 4

21-12 units