Pre-Social Work
The Pre-Social Work program provides a broad-based two-year Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree curriculum. It is designed to instill a knowledge base of the foundations of social work practice: purpose and mission, sanctions, values and ethics, knowledge and methods, and skills.
A Pre-Social Work Associate of Arts degree provides a foundation in liberal arts coursework leading to a BSW degree at select four-year institutions. It prepares you for culturally competent, ethical, effective, and accountable generalist social work practice and future educational and employment opportunities.
There are two main types of social workers:
- Direct-service social workers who help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives
- Clinical social workers who diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues
Social workers work in various settings, including mental health clinics, schools, hospitals, and private practices. They generally work full-time and may need to work evenings and weekends.
What’s the Job Outlook for Social Workers?
Employment of social workers is expected to grow by 7% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
What Will I Learn as a Pre-Social Work Student?
WCCCD Pre-Social Work students learn the foundations of social work practice: purpose and mission, sanctions, values and ethics, knowledge and methods and skills. You’ll take a range of courses in fields such as Psychology and Sociology, as well as general education.
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 13 Credits
- ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 155 - College Algebra 4 Credit(s)
- PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
- SOC 103 - Social Problems 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 13 Credits
- ENG 120 - English II 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 156 - Trigonometry 4 Credit(s)
- PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credit(s)
- SW 101 - Introduction to Field Practice of Social Work - Practicum 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 10 Credits
- ANT 152 - Introduction to General Anthropology 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: Foreign Language 100 4 Credit(s)
- HUM 101 - Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 Credit(s)
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- HUM 102 - Introduction to the Performing Arts 3 Credit(s)
Semester 4 Total: 13 Credits
- SOC 230 - Ethnic Minorities 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: Foreign Language 100 4 Credit(s)
- ECO 101 - Principles of Economics I 3 Credit(s)
- PSY 220 - Child Growth and Development 3 Credit(s)
Semester 5 Total: 14 Credits
- BIO 155 - Introductory Biology 4 Credit(s)
- PHL 211 - Introduction to Logic 3 Credit(s)
- Elective: Foreign Language 100 4 Credit(s)
- SPH 101 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 Credit(s)
Where is WCCCD’s Pre-Social Work Program Offered?
The Pre-Social Work program is offered at our Curtis L. Ivery Downtown campus. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
