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Social Work and Human Services

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Social Work is a practice-based profession that promotes social change, development, cohesion, and empowerment of people and communities.

Social Work practice involves the understanding of human development and behavior, history, policy, and advocacy across social, economic and cultural institutions and interactions.

As a student you will have the opportunity to learn about the core principles and practices of the field. You will also study and work directly with a variety of populations, with a focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and/or experiencing poverty.

Degrees and Certificates

Associate of Science, Social Work & Human Service

Transfer and Career Opportunities

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the social work and human services field. The program can also be tailored for transfer into the CSU system, including Humboldt State University’s B.A. in Social Work, when paired with the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth.

All students are advised to seek the assistance of a counselor or adviser when planning their course sequence to ensure their coursework supports their educational goals.

What to Expect

Our Social Work and Human Services program is grounded in social science theory but includes important, hands-on, practical field experience. This applied academic approach provides students with the training they need to secure living wage jobs in this growing field.

Students in this program are educated and trained through the Generalist Practice Model to address social injustices and barriers to their client’s overall well-being. Social Work is an expansive career path for students who are empathetic, motivated, willing to engage in self-reflection and comfortable with an individual’s right to self-determination.

Department Contact:

Carolyn Perkins, Associate Professor (she/her/hers)
707-476-4354

fast Fact

Social work is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. There were more than 700,000 social work jobs in 2018. The profession is expected to grow by 11 percent by 2028.

fast Fact

There are more than 170 social workers in national, state, and local elected office, including two U.S. Senators and four U.S. Representatives.

You will learn to:

Apply the basic theoretical principles, competencies, skills, and attitudes of social work and human services professionals.
Demonstrate comprehension of the various ethical issues that arise in the context of social welfare service delivery and how to appropriately respond to them.
Engage diversity and difference from a perspective of cultural humility in the performance of client advocacy.
Outline current institutional structures and policy initiatives as they relate to the social work field in the United States using a historical lens.

Projected California Employment Statistics

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

$46,650

Median Annual Wage

Projected Job Growth

+25%

US Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook 2019-2029

Employment opportunities include:

Child welfare specialists
Social and human service assistants
Health educators
Social science research assistants
Social work case managers

Carolyn Perkins

"While some degree programs lock a person in to a particular focus, Social Work is a field that encourages and values a person's ability to remain flexible throughout their career. This portability allows individuals to evolve their careers as they themselves change over time."

Contact Us

General Questions	Phone : 476-4135	Email : Welcome-Center@1sitesex.net
Admissions	Phone: 476-4200	Email: admissions@1sitesex.net
Financial Aid	Phone: 476-4182	Email: finaid@1sitesex.net
Counseling	Phone: 476-4150	Email: counseling@1sitesex.net

Division Information

Career Education

Mike Haley, Dean

Gussie Solem, Administrative Secretary
707-476-4341
CareerEd@1sitesex.net

CTE Division Office, AT-100C

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices. Read Full Policy Here

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