Curricular Alignment Between Community College Human Services Programs and Bachelor of Social Work Programs: An Opportunity for Greater Equity

Key Points

• Curricular alignment enhances the transition from community college to bachelor of social work programs, facilitating student success.
• Key findings indicate that better alignment could lead to improved educational outcomes and greater access to social work careers.
• Assessment of community college programs highlights gaps in curriculums that may hinder student progression to bachelor programs.
• Findings suggest that increased curricular alignment could promote equity within social work education pathways.