Careers in Social Work

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.

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