This program prepares students with an academic foundation along the career pathway of careers in social work. Diverse practice areas across the micro-macro continuum are discussed, but are not limited to: generalist practice in social work, case management, crisis-intervention, individual, family and group counseling, military social work, school social work, medical social work, child welfare, etc. Students will develop an understanding of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to transition into entry-level employment in social work and transfer opportunities in the practice area across the micro-macro continuum.
Enrollment projections for courses are as followed:
Required Courses:
HMS-6: 32 students
HMS-13: 32 students
HMS-16: 32 students
HMS-18: 52 students
HMS-19: 32 students
HMS-29; 32 students
WKX HMS 200: 32 students
Elective Courses:
HMS-4: 32 students
HMS-5: 32 students
HMS-7: 32 students
HMS-8: 32 students
HMS-17: 32 students
HMS-20; new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-21: 49 students
HMS-22: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-23: 32 students
HMS-24: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-25: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-26: 32 students
HMS-27: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-28: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-37: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-42: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-43: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-49: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-60: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-62: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-73: new course; no enrollment data available
HMS-4, HMS-5, HMS-6, HMS-7, HMS-8, HMS-13, HMS-16, HMS-17, HMS-18, HMS-19, HMS-20, HMS-21, HMS-22, HMS-23, HMS-24, HMS-25, HMS-26, HMS-27, HMS-28, HMS-37, HMS-42, HMS-43, HMS-49, HMS-73, and WKX HMS 200 are actively available in Moreno Valley College inventory. HMS-60 and HMS-62 have been approved by the BOT and are anticipated to be included in the next addendum issued October 2018. All courses are approved for transfer to the CSU.
The certificate program expects to have 15 – 20 students completing this certificate annually beginning in September 2020.
Mission of Moreno Valley College: Responsive to the educational needs of its region, Moreno Valley College offers academic programs and student support services which include baccalaureate transfer, professional, pre-professional, and pre-collegiate curricula for all who can benefit from them. Lifelong learning opportunities are provided, especially, in health and public service preparation.
The goal the Careers in Social Work Certificate is to prepare students for various paraprofessional positions in social work. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work as entry-level employees in a variety of settings such as group homes, foster family agencies, adoption agencies, halfway houses, mental health and correctional facilities, and family, child and service agencies under the direct supervision of social workers and other human services professionals in public and non-profit social service agencies.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (S1) |
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HMS-18 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 | Fall/Spring |
HMS-19 | Generalist Practices of Social Work | 3 | Fall/Spring |
HMS-29 | Intro to Careers in Social Work | 3 | Fall/Spring |
HMS- (Elective Course) | Choose from list below | 3 | Fall/Spring |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (S2) |
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HMS-16 | Public Assistance and Benefits | 1 | Summer/Winter |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (S3) |
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HMS-6 | Introduction to Case Management | 3 | Fall/Spring |
HMS-13 | Employment Support Strategies | 3 | Fall/Spring |
HMS- (Elective Course) | Choose from list below | 3 | Fall/Spring |
WKX HMS 200 | Human Services Work Experience | 1-2-3-4 | Fall/Spring |
Elective Courses (6 total units) to choose from below:
HMS-4 Introduction to Human Services
HMS-5 Introduction to Evaluation and Counseling
HMS-7 Psychosocial Rehabilitation
HMS-8 Introduction to Group Process
HMS-17 Introduction to Public Mental Health
HMS-20 Medical Social Work
HMS-21 Justice System Studies – Forensic Social Work
HMS-22 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
HMS-23 Careers in Social Work - Law and Ethics
HMS-24 Careers in Social Work - Self-Care for Human Services Professionals
HMS-25 Careers in Social Work - Crisis-Intervention Management
HMS-26 Careers in Social Work - Trauma-Focused Counseling
HMS-27 Careers in Social Work - Multi-Cultural Counseling
HMS-28 Careers in Social Work - Military Social Work
HMS-37 Behavioral Therapist - Counseling of Clients with Disabilities
HMS-42 Family Studies - Counseling in Foster Care
HMS-43 Family Studies - Counseling in Gerontology
HMS-49 Careers in Social Work - Counseling Athletes
HMS-60 Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol
HMS-62 Introduction to the DSM-5
HMS-73 Administration in Social Work – Social Work Administration Studies
The certificate program requires the completion of 6 core classes, for a total of 17 – 20 units.
HMS-6 Introduction to Case Management 3 Units
HMS-13 Employment Support Strategies 3 Units
HMS-16 Public Assistance and Benefits 1 Unit
HMS-18 Introduction to Social Work 3 Units
HMS-19 Generalist Practices of Social Work 3 Units
HMS-29 Careers in Social Work - Intro to Careers in Social Work 3 Units
WKX HMS 200 Human Services Work Experience 1-2-3-4 Units
In addition, the certificate program requires the completion of 6 elective units from the options listed below:
HMS-4 Introduction to Human Services 3 Units
HMS-5 Introduction to Evaluation and Counseling 3 Units
HMS-7 Psychosocial Rehabilitation 3 Units
HMS-8 Introduction to Group Process 3 Units
HMS-17 Introduction to Public Mental Health 3 Units
HMS-20 Medical Social Work 3 Units
HMS-21 Justice System Studies – Forensic Social Work 3 Units
HMS-22 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3 Units
HMS-23 Careers in Social Work - Law and Ethics 3 Units
HMS-24 Careers in Social Work - Self-Care for Human Services Professionals 3 Units
HMS-25 Careers in Social Work - Crisis-Intervention Management 3 Units HMS-26 Careers in Social Work - Trauma-Focused Counseling 3 Units
HMS-27 Careers in Social Work - Multi-Cultural Counseling 3 Units
HMS-28 Careers in Social Work - Military Social Work 3 Units
HMS-37 Behavioral Therapist - Counseling of Clients with Disabilities 3 Units
HMS-42 Family Studies - Counseling in Foster Care 3 Units
HMS-43 Family Studies - Counseling in Gerontology 3 Units
HMS-49 Careers in Social Work - Counseling Athletes 3 Units
HMS-60 Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol 3 Units
HMS-62 Introduction to the DSM-5 3 Units
HMS-73 Administration in Social Work – Social Work Administration Studies 3 Units
Diann Thursby · 12/04/18
Received regional recommendation at 12-03-18 IEDRC Deans Meeting.
Rachel Dyer · 11/03/18
Thank you for your support of our programs. Please let us know if you have any questions and we will be happy to respond.