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Fieldwork Courses

The Social Work and Human Services Associate of Arts for Transfer Degree requires the completion of the following courses:

SWHS G120 Seminar in Social Work and Human Services (Spring semester)

This course will emphasize professional ethical standards, self-awareness and self-esteem, interviewing and communication skills, the relationship of theory and practice, and organization and client systems within human services. With concurrent enrollment in the fieldwork course and through professional development guidance, students will acquire and practice employable skills, competencies, and professional qualities needed for future employment. PREREQUISITE: SWHS G110. COREQUISITE: SWHS G121. Graded. Transfer Credit: CSU.

SWHS G121 Fieldwork in Social Work and Human Services (Spring semester)

This course is designed to facilitate a supervised field experience within a human services community organization, agency, or institution. Students will be able to connect theory-to-practice through observation and practical experience, as well as develop new skills outside of the classroom environment in preparation for gaining employment in the human services field. The student will be required to document 108 hours of supervised field experience within a human services environment. PREREQUISITE: SWHS G110. COREQUISITE: SWHS G120. Graded. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Apply theory and ethical standards to practical situations identified learning objectives within social work / human service profession at the fieldwork site.
  2. Perform program related work tasks and responsibilities.
  3. Illustrate compassion, active listening, rapport building, and diversity awareness when working with clients.

Course Objectives:

  1. Apply theoretical knowledge obtained in the prerequisite and co-requisite course or courses to the fieldwork experience.
  2. Evaluate the fieldwork experience in relation to pre-requisite and co-requisite course objectives, career plans, and personal growth.
  3. Explain legal/ethical rules and guidelines according to national professional standards as it relates to the student's scope of practice in the fieldwork experience.
  4. Use cultural awareness and empathy when working with diverse client populations.
  5. Develop measurable learning objectives related to the application of ethics, values, and skills in the helping profession.
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