Social Work and Human Services

Certificate of Achievement
Career/Technical (Major Code: 01892)

The Certificate of Achievement in Social Work and Human Services provides students a strong foundation in scientific assessment and analysis of behavior. Students apply social work theories through practice with individuals, groups, and communities. This program is designed for students interested in working in public and private organizations, students majoring in social work, and students pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in social work.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Identify, analyze, and demonstrate the various levels of social work practices in diverse environments.
  • Identify the various roles of social workers at micro, mezzo, and macro levels including but not limited to roles such as case manager, broker, outreach worker, and advocate.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the issues faced by under-represented and vulnerable communities.

Gainful Employment

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.”

Students who complete this program will have acquired the necessary analytical tools to successfully secure gainful employment in the field of study.

For more information regarding the data provided for this program and what it means to you as a student, please feel free to visit our SWC Gainful Employment website at: www.swccd.edu/gainfulemployment.

Required Courses (18-19 units)18-19
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK FIELDS OF SERVICE
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
CASE MANAGEMENT IN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG COUNSELING
Select 9-10 units from list of electives:9-10
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
and PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY LABORATORY
INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II
Total Units27-29