Social Services Assistant Certificate of Achievement

The Social Services Assistant Certificate of Achievement provides a foundation for students interested in the fields of social services, human services, community outreach, and related areas. The certificate also offers a foundation for students interested in paraprofessional jobs in social service fields. 

5 students per year

The Certificate of Achievement  in Social Services Assistant provides a foundation for students interested in the fields of social services, human services, community outreach and related areas. The degree also offers a foundation for students interested in paraprofessional jobs in social service fields. 

This degree requires 7 courses (18-19 units) in the major plus the required general education requirements.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
HUSR 111	Human Services in Contemporary Society	3.000
HUSR 124	Introduction to Case Management and Documentation	3.000
HUSR 130	Essential Counseling Skills	3.000
HUSR 199A	Seminar in Human Services	1.000
HUSR 199B	Fieldwork in Human Services	2.00-3.00
SOC 102	Major Social Problems	3

Select one of the following courses:

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester
AJ 101	Introduction to Administration of Justice	3
AJ 250	Contemporary Issues in the Criminal Justice System	3
CD 106	Child Growth and Development	3
CD 208	Child, Family, and Community	3
CORR 101	Introduction to Corrections	3
EGSS 130	Introduction to Ethnic Studies	3
EGSS 130	Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies	3
HUSR 120	Introduction to Rehabilitation Services	3
HUSR 122	Introduction to Group Leadership and Process	3
PSY 101	Introductory Psychology	3
PSY 101H	Introductory Psychology Honors	3
PSY 114	Introduction to Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 121	Drugs, Society, and Behavior	3
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 101H	Introduction to Sociology Honors	3
SOC 105	Introduction to Human Sexuality	3
SOC 110	Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural Perspective	3
SOC 114	Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships	3
SOC 116	Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations	3
SOC 120	Perspectives of Sex & Gender	3
SOC 127	Introduction to Criminology	3
SOC 130	Introduction to Disability Studies	3

The program will be part of the Human Services Department. The intent is to have an AS in Social Services Assistant approved to serve as a pathway for students interested in the Social Services/Human Services field. This certificate includes the same core requirements as the proposed AS in Social Services Assistant.

Long Beach City College, Mt. San Antonio College, Saddleback College, Cerritos College, LA City College

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