Social Work and Human Services: AA-T Degree
Napa Valley College offers courses that lead to an Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services for transfer degree. The program requirements are designed to prepare students for transfer to a four year university and for work in the field of Social Work and Human Services. The required coursework provide students with the fundamental concepts for understanding major principles, theories, and concepts within the field. Students will also receive experiential instruction at a supervised internship where they will apply the skills learned from class. Skills learned in classes will comprise of active listening, critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, personal and professional development.
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or CA State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. ADT's also require that students must earn a C or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for the major.
Career Opportunities
Human Service Workers, Case Managers, and Social Workers in various fields.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Acquire skills and knowledge that allow them to successfully complete academic work at a transfer institution.
- Be able to communicate effectively in their verbal and written presentations, using vocabulary, grammar, and technical skills appropriate for a career in the Social Work and Human Services profession.
- Be able to demonstrate a knowledge of Social Work and Human Services principles and practices appropriate for the major.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (22-23 units) | ||
| HSRV-120 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HSRV-190 | Field Studies 1 | 3 |
| MATH-232 | Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC-120 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI-120 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| BIOL-105 | Human Biology | 4-5 |
| or BIOL-120 | General Biology | |
| or BIOL-218 | Human Anatomy | |
| or BIOL-219 | Human Physiology | |
| ECON-100 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON-101 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Electives List A | ||
| Select 2 courses (6 units) from the following: | 6 | |
| Working With Diverse Populations | ||
| Introduction to Addiction Studies | ||
| Total Units | 28-29 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and either the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.