Community Studies
Associate Degree
A.A. in Social Work and Community Studies
Social Work and Community Studies is an applied sociology program that provides a foundation for students to explore the social services, community development practices, and social justice efforts needed to address social inequities. Sociological theory and research principles will guide critical academic exploration and development, which will be applied to hands-on practicum field experience(s) under the supervision of faculty and professionals in the community. The A.A. degree and certificate in Social Work and Community Studies will offer additional broader employment options and career advancement opportunities. This program was formerly known as Community Studies.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2024
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSP 300 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3) | 3 |
| or SOC 380 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3) | |
| CSP 301 | Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3) | 3 |
| or SOC 382 | Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3) | |
| CSP 302 | Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3) | 3 |
| or SOC 375 | Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3) | |
| SOC 321 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) | 3 |
| or SOC 482 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors (3) | |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| CSP 305 | Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4) | |
| or SOC 385 | Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4) | |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| ADMJ 304 | Juvenile Delinquency (3) | |
| ADMJ 340 | Introduction to Correctional Services (3) | |
| COMM 325 | Intercultural Communication (3) | |
| PSYC 370 | Human Development: A Life Span (3) | |
| or EDUC 300 | Human Development: A Life Span (3) | |
| PSYC 390 | Psychology of Death and Dying (3) | |
| PSYC 405 | Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior (3) | |
| or ADMJ 303 | Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior (3) | |
| SOC 301 | Social Problems (3) | |
| SOC 310 | Marriage and the Family (3) | |
| SOC 318 | Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3) | |
| or ADMJ 349 | Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3) | |
| SOC 335 | Sociology of Aging (3) | |
| or GERON 300 | Sociology of Aging (3) | |
| SOC 343 | Women and Social Action (3) | |
| Total Units: | 21 | |
The Social Work and Community Studies Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of the social services, community development practice, and related public policy.
- identify, analyze, and help to construct strategies for social change through participation in the social justice work of an organization.
- analyze how communities attempt to overcome problems associated with inequality, cultural stigma, prejudice, and discrimination.
- analyze social service and community development organizational structures and their functions.
- identify and evaluate the various roles of a community worker.
- assess, compare, and develop core interventions and community resources.
- integrate personal sensitivity and awareness of the cultural diversity of clients, professionals, and communities.
- assess and apply knowledge of existing professional codes of ethics and laws related to the social services and community development.
Career Information
The degree and certificate in Social Work and Community Studies are designed to prepare students to work in public, private, and nonprofit community service organizations such as social service, educational, correctional, mental health, community development and community health agencies, and programs. The A.A. degree may also serve as the first level of education in a career ladder leading to a BA in social work, community development, or sociology and then on to advanced study in a variety of graduate programs leading to masters and doctoral degrees.
Certificate of Achievement
Social Work and Community Studies Certificate
Social Work and Community Studies is an applied sociology program that provides a foundation for students to explore the social services, community development practices, and social justice efforts needed to address social inequities. Sociological theory and research principles will guide critical academic exploration and development, which will be applied to hands-on practicum field experience(s) under the supervision of faculty and professionals in the community. The A.A. degree and certificate in Social Work and Community Studies will offer additional broader employment options and career advancement opportunities. This program was formerly known as Community Studies.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2024
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSP 300 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3) | 3 |
| or SOC 380 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3) | |
| CSP 301 | Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3) | 3 |
| or SOC 382 | Introduction to Casework in Social Services (3) | |
| CSP 302 | Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3) | 3 |
| or SOC 375 | Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3) | |
| SOC 321 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) | 3 |
| or SOC 482 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors (3) | |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| CSP 305 | Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4) | |
| or SOC 385 | Practicum in Sociology, Community Studies, and Community Health Work (2 - 4) | |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| ADMJ 304 | Juvenile Delinquency (3) | |
| ADMJ 340 | Introduction to Correctional Services (3) | |
| COMM 325 | Intercultural Communication (3) | |
| PSYC 370 | Human Development: A Life Span (3) | |
| or EDUC 300 | Human Development: A Life Span (3) | |
| PSYC 390 | Psychology of Death and Dying (3) | |
| PSYC 405 | Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior (3) | |
| or ADMJ 303 | Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior (3) | |
| SOC 301 | Social Problems (3) | |
| SOC 310 | Marriage and the Family (3) | |
| SOC 318 | Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3) | |
| or ADMJ 349 | Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3) | |
| SOC 335 | Sociology of Aging (3) | |
| or GERON 300 | Sociology of Aging (3) | |
| SOC 343 | Women and Social Action (3) | |
| Total Units: | 21 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of the social services, community development practice, and related public policy.
- identify, analyze, and help to construct strategies for social change through participation in the social justice work of an organization.
- analyze how communities attempt to overcome problems associated with inequality, cultural stigma, prejudice, and discrimination.
- analyze social service and community development organizational structures and their functions.
- identify and evaluate the various roles of a community worker.
- assess, compare, and develop core interventions and community resources.
- integrate personal sensitivity and awareness of the cultural diversity of clients, professionals, and communities.
- assess and apply knowledge of existing professional codes of ethics and laws related to the social services and community development.
Career Information
The degree and certificate in Social Work and Community Studies are designed to prepare students to work in public, private, and nonprofit community service organizations such as social service, educational, correctional, mental health, community development and community health agencies, and programs. The A.A. degree may also serve as the first level of education in a career ladder leading to a BA in social work, community development, or sociology and then on to advanced study in a variety of graduate programs leading to masters and doctoral degrees.