The Social Work and Human Service Assistant certificate prepares students for entry-level paraprofessional work opportunities in community agencies and can also create a pathway for the Social Work and Human Service AA-T transfer degree to pursue a bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, and counseling practices.
Students learn effective case management skills, helping and interpersonal skills, and a general understanding overview of theories, skills and job opportunities in the social work and human service industry. Students will also learn about social work and human service ethical codes, morals, and laws, and consider how ethics and values guide the decision-making process and service delivery. Students will identify the role of the helper in advocacy for social justice with respect to all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, and how to deliver equitable services for all populations. Service-based learning opportunities with an apprenticeship placement, personal growth and professional development are provided.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| HUMSV 170 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services | 3 |
| HUMSV 173 | Helping and Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
| HUMSV 140 | Case Management in Public Service | 3 |
| HUMSV 195A | Social Work and Human Services Seminar I | 1 |
| HUMSV 198C | Social Work and Human Services Fieldwork I | 2 |
| HUMSV 098 | Human Services Work Experience Experience | 1-4 |
| One course from the following: | ||
| SOC 141 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or SOC 141H | Race and Ethnic Relations - Honors | |
| or ETHS 141 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| or ETHS 141H | Race and Ethnic Relations - Honors | |
| Total Units | 16-19 | |
Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
This is a Gainful Employment Program
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify the goals, functions, organizational structures, evidenced-based practices, local governing laws, and ethical implications and responsibilities in the fields of Social Work and Human Services as assessed by written or objective assessments and on the job apprenticeship training.
- Analyze and apply the skills and attitudes needed in working with the diverse populations which make up the fields of Social Work and Human Services with special regard to equity, accessibility ethnicity, gender, age, home and food insecurities, substance and mental health disorders, and other cultural and religious diversity, as assessed by written or objective assessments.