Welcome to the Associate of Arts Degree (Social Work and Human Services) - Transfer

Through this program, students will gain knowledge of human service delivery systems, communication skills for working with individuals, groups, and diverse populations, case management techniques, and will gain hands-on field experience in one or more human service agencies. The program will also encourage students to think critically about societal conditions that contribute to the need for social services. View the client as a whole person in the context of family, culture, and community in assessing the client's strengths and needs. Demonstrate a working knowledge of public and private entities that deliver human services, locally and statewide. Demonstrate an understanding of the qualities and characteristics of effective human service professionals. Critically analyze societal factors that create and contribute to social service needs.

Career Path

Students completing the associate degree are eligible for para-professional level social work and human services jobs such as, case manager, outreach worker and program office manager.