Social Work, Human Services & Counseling Practices

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 CoursesTitleUnits
HMS-4Introduction to Human Services3
HMS-5Introduction to Evaluation and Counseling3
HMS-6Introduction to Case Management3
HMS-8Introduction to Group Process3
HMS-16Public Assistance and Benefits1
WKX-200Human Services Work Experience1-2-3-4
Electives (Choose from list below – 6 units)
Electives (6 Units)
CoursesTitleUnits
HMS-7Introduction to Psychosocial Rehabilitation3
HMS-13Employment Support Strategies3
HMS-14Job Development3
HMS-17Community Mental Health3
HMS-18Introduction to Social Work3
HMS-19Generalist Practices of Social Work3

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 CoursesTitleUnits
HMS-13Employment Support Strategies3
HMS-16Public Assistance and Benefits1

Download program information sheet:  Human Services. 

Resources

  • Gainful Employment Disclosure