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

Common Careers

Social & Community Service/Manager, Social & Human Services, Case Manager Assistant, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Community Outreach Worker.

The average annual salary in this field is $64,080 for occupations like Child, Family, and School Social Workers.

Typical Duties

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinate
  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Documenting/Recording Information
  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Getting Information
  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Assisting and Caring for Others
  Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Working with Computers
  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Developing and Building Teams
  Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
  Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Thinking Creatively
  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Coaching and Developing Others
  Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Performing Administrative Activities
  Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Processing Information
  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Training and Teaching Others
  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Selling or Influencing Others
  Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
• Scheduling Work and Activities
  Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.