The AA-T in Social Work and Human Services provides students with a strong academic
foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students
who have completed the AA-T in Social Work and Human Services will have satisfied
the lower division requirements for transfer into Social Work, Human Services, or
a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please
consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.
Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester
units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or
area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable
grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this programs, students will be able to explain the qualities
and characteristics of effective human service professionals who view clients as whole
persons in the context of their family, culture, and community using a biopsychosocial
perspective; and apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment to outcomes
assessments that view clients as whole persons in the context of their family, culture,
and community using a biopsychosocial perspective.
Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| SOC 140 |
Introduction to Social Work |
3 |
| SOC 141A |
Social Work and Human Services Seminar |
1 |
| SOC 141B |
Social Work and Human Services Fieldwork |
2 |
| SOC 101/101H |
Introduction to Sociology
|
3 |
| PSYC C1000/C1000H |
Introduction to Psychology
|
3 |
STAT C1000/C1000E/C1000H
or
ECON 127 |
Introductory Statistics
or
Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business
|
4-5
or
4 |
BIOL 115
or
BIOL 120
or
BIOL 121
or
BIOL 122 |
Human Biology
or
Human Anatomy
or
Introduction to Physiology
or
Introduction to Biology
|
4
or
5
or
4
or
4
|
ECON C2001
or
ECON C2002/C2002H |
Principles of Microeconomics
or
Principles of Macroeconomics
|
3
or
3 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
| ADMJ 101 |
Introduction the the Administration of Justice
|
3 |
| ANTHR 102/102H |
Cultural Anthropology
|
3 |
| CHLDV 135 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| CHILDV 142 |
Child, Family and Community |
3 |
| COMM 108 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| ENGL C1001 |
Critical Thinking and Writing |
3 |
| HIST C1001 |
United States History to 1877 |
3 |
| HIST C1002/C1002H |
United States History since 1865
|
3 |
| PSYC 115 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 106 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 102 |
Social Crises of Today |
3 |
| ETH S 121 |
Ethnic and Racial Minorities |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
29-30
|
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the
60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2025 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
|
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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