Associates in Science Degree
The Associates in Science Degree in Human Services will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.
What is Human Services?
Human services are designed to promote or enhance the personal well-being of individuals. This program serves as a college and career pathway for social work, human services and counseling practices. The Human Services Program prepares students for various paraprofessional positions in human services, such as:
- Mental Health Case Manager
- Job Coach/Employment Specialist
- Social Services Intake Specialist
- Community Health Worker
Service-based learning through community service is integrated as a part of the Human Services Program. This helps students:
- Develop hands on experience in the field.
- Prepare for transfer to a four-year university.
- Connect with other members of the HMS Club.
- Respond to the needs of the local communities.
Earn Your Certificate and/or Degree in Human Services
Upon completion of the following course requirements and elective units, students will receive a certificate in Human Services. An Associates of Science Degree in Human Services will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.
Required courses for Human Services (14 – 17 Units) |
Required Courses | Title | Units |
HMS-4 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
HMS-5 | Introduction to Evaluation and Counseling | 3 |
HMS-6 | Introduction to Case Management | 3 |
HMS-8 | Introduction to Group Process | 3 |
HMS-16 | Public Assistance and Benefits | 1 |
WKX-200 | Human Services Work Experience | 1-2-3-4 |
Electives (Choose from list below – 6 units) |
Electives (6 Units) |
Courses | Title | Units |
HMS-7 | Introduction to Psychosocial Rehabilitation | 3 |
HMS-13 | Employment Support Strategies | 3 |
HMS-14 | Job Development | 3 |
HMS-17 | Community Mental Health | 3 |
HMS-18 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
HMS-19 | Generalist Practices of Social Work | 3 |
Total Certificate Units: 20 -23
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIZATION
This certificate program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to provide employment support for individuals with disabilities and their family members.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate ability to help individuals become employable and self-sufficient.
- Provide follow-up services to help individuals maintain employment.
- Demonstrate ability to assist individuals with knowledge about benefits, eligibility requirements and available services and resources.
Required courses for Employment Support Specialization (4 Units) |
Required Courses | Title | Units |
HMS-13 | Employment Support Strategies | 3 |
HMS-16 | Public Assistance and Benefits | 1 |
Download program information sheet: Human Services.
Resources
- Gainful Employment Disclosure