Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis is the experimental courses description. Social Work and Community Studies The Social Work and Community Studies program provides students with a foundation in social services, case management, and community development. Students will learn about social inequity and community-building through a social justice lens. Sociological theory and research principles will guide critical academic exploration and development, which will be applied to a hands-on practicum internship under the supervision of faculty and professionals in the community. 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 AA 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 master's and doctoral degrees. Degrees and Certificates Offered A.A. in Social Work and Community Studies Social Work and Community Studies Certificate Interim Dean Jeff Moran Department Chair Shane P Logan Phone (916) 558-2401 Email SCC-BSS@losrios.edu 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. 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 Course Code Course Title Units 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) 