Associate of Science in Human Services (Social Work) (AS)
This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Human Services (Social Work) through the study of legal and ethical issues, theories of practice and human behavior, history of social welfare and current policies. Students will acquire skills in critical thinking, case planning, crisis intervention, theory-based assessment, working knowledge of community resources, and experience in a human services agency.
Program Outcomes
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Assessment: Using a case vignette in each course the student will analyze the case and identify problem areas.
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Legal and ethical: The student will use a case vignette in each course to identify any legal and ethical issues that might arise while providing services to the case.
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Treatment planning: The student will use a case vignette in each course to assess area in need of intervention and will discuss these interventions.
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Community resources: The student will identify community resources that could be used to assist a person or family in a case vignette in each course.
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Self Care: The student will identify areas of support and self care that are needed for themselves to professionally assist the clients in specific case vignettes, such as supervision, consultation, personal counseling.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following fields: entry level jobs in Health and Human Services and a variety of non-profit agencies in the community in the area of crisis management, substance abuse, eligibility, and case management.
Note
This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and apply to other degrees designed for transfer.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) | ||
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 28 | |
COMP 005 | Computer Concepts * | 4 |
or COMP 130 | Introduction to Personal Computers | |
ECON 025 | Introduction to Economics * | 3 |
or ECON 040 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
or BUS 297 | Personal Finance | |
HSRV 101 | Group Design and Leadership | 4 |
HSRV 102 | Drug and Alcohol Treatment | 3 |
HSRV 012 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
or HSRV 120 | Introduction to Social Welfare | |
HSRV 121 | Interviewing | 5 |
HSRV 122 | Practices in Human Services/Social Work | 3 |
HSRV 124 | Human Services Field Work Seminar | 1 |
WEXP 193HS | Human Services Field Work Experience | 2 |
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RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 6 | |
Select six units from the following courses: | ||
ANTH 010 | Cultural Anthropology * | 3 |
ETHN 001 | Black American Studies * | 3 |
ETHN 002 | American Indian Studies * | 3 |
ETHN 003 | Chicana and Chicano Studies * | 3 |
ETHN 004 | Asian American Studies * | 3 |
ETHN 010 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies * | 3 |
HSRV 104 | Issues in Family Violence | 3 |
PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
PSYC 005 | Social Psychology * | 3 |
PSYC 010 | Human Sexuality * | 3 |
PSYC 034 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 133 | Personal and Social Growth * | 3 |
SOC 026 | Marriage and Family Life * | 3 |
ELECTIVES | 1-10 | |
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units. | ||
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TOTAL | 60 |
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Course(s) meet General Education requirement and 0-9 units may double count above in COS-GE.
The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:
- Required Major and Restricted Elective courses with a minimum grade of "C" or better for each course (Required Major and Restricted Elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
- General Education requirements, and
- A minimum of 60 units of degree-applicable courses numbered 001-299. At least 12 units must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).