Course Description:

An introductory overview of social welfare and the societal institutions in the U.S. that structure the provision of social services. The course presents a historical perspective on the development of U.S. social work and human services. Special attention is given to current service delivery systems, their policies and procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers and human service workers within those settings. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: HMSV V50; SOC V50. C-ID: SWHS 110.

Meets General Ed Areas:

VCCCD GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) B2: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Field trips

may be required.

Section Information as of 13-JUL-2026 12:07:05 AM

• CRN: 33468
• Instructor: Schmidt, Ioana
• Section Corequisites: NONE
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
•  NOTE: CRN 33468 IS CROSS-LISTED WITH A CLASS THAT IS LIMITED TO STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE VENTURA COLLEGE PACE PROGRAM.
• Course Materials: Ventura College Bookstore

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