HSW 001 - Introduction to Human Services

    Recent Professors
    Saki Cabrera, Virginia Huff
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of HSW 001
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area D · UCTCA Area UCTCA
    Description
    Explore the history and purpose of Human Services and Social Work, while honing skills needed to provide culturally responsive services to diverse populations in areas such as mental and behavioral health, social welfare, developmental services, criminal justice, chemical dependency and child, adult and elder care. Political and economic aspects, inclusive of roles and functions of local human services and social work agencies systems, and the impact of intersectionality and inequities will be examined.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:00pm–9:05pm, Tue 9:30am–10:45am, Wed 6:00pm–7:15pm