Social Work & Human Services
Program Overview
Social work and human service is an applied behavioral science that emphasizes the application of behavioral science principles in a variety of cultural contexts.
Students take courses in social work and human services to acquire the basic skill set required for entry-level social work positions and to prepare for transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree in social and human services or a similar major. As a profession, social work and human services focuses on methods for helping people from many different social groups improve the quality of their lives.
Program Awards
Our Social Work and Human Services programs are included in the Education, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences field of study and offer these awards:
| Award | Location | Estimated Completion |
Program Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) | Chula Vista | # Semesters | |
| Associate in Arts Degree: Transfer Preparation | Chula Vista | # Semesters | |
| Certificate of Achievement - Alcohol and Other Drug Studies | Chula Vista | # Semesters | |
| Certificate of Achievement - Social Work and Human Services | Chula Vista | # Semesters |
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