Social Work and Human Services
Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (SB1440)
Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation * (Major Code: 01891)
Prepares student for transfer and for work in the social work and human services field. Social work and human services is an applied behavioral science that emphasizes the application of behavioral science principles in a variety of cultural contexts. Social work and human services students are expected to think critically and scientifically about behavior, to apply the principles of the behavioral sciences, and to understand the role of values in diverse cultural settings. As a profession, social work and human services focuses on methods for helping people from many different social groups to improve the quality of their lives.
Students planning to attend SDSU should consult with an academic counselor to verify if this program meets university requirements.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the values, ethical standards and principles of social work and human services to describe how they may guide fieldwork experience and future employment.
- Analyze, formulate, and influence social policies within the fields of social work and human services.
- Employ ethical principles of the field of social work and human services to guide fieldwork experience and future professional practice.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable degree applicable courses.
- Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all transferable coursework, including a minimum "C" grade (or "Pass") required in each course for Cal-GETC.
- Minimum 18 semester or 27 quarter units in major or area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern. For more information, see “Certificate of Achievement” under Graduation, Certificates, and Degree Requirements.
SDSU Note: San Diego State University (SDSU) does not accept this ADT for the Social Work BA major. Check SDSU Transfer Pathways and consult with an academic counselor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | ||
| SWHS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES | 3 |
| SWHS 120A | SOCIAL WORK FIELDS OF SERVICE | 1 |
| SWHS 120B | SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES FIELDWORK | 2 |
| BIOL 100 & BIOL 101 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY and PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY LABORATORY | 4 |
| ECON 101 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I | 3 |
| or ECON 102 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II | |
| PSYC C1000 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SOC 101 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| SOC/PSYC 270 | STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | 3-4 |
| or STAT C1000 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | |
| List A | ||
| Select 2 courses | 6-7 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | ||
| CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING | ||
| AMERICAN CIVILIZATION I | ||
| AMERICAN CIVILIZATION II | ||
| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| RACE AND ETHNICITY | ||
| CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS | ||
| Total Units | 28-30 | |
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.
Some courses within this program may require additional coursework that must be completed prior to enrollment in these courses. Please consult the individual course listings for prerequisites and any other limitations on enrollment.