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Aaron Perez
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Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
Rio Hondo College
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Mike Slavich
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Program Details
Social Services Assistant, Associate of Science Degree
New Program
Human Services (210400)
08/01/22
The Social Services Assistant Associate of Science degree provides a foundation for students interested in the fields of social services, human services, community outreach, and related areas. The degree also offers a basis for students interested in paraprofessional jobs in social service fields.
To acquire the Social Services Assistant Associate of Science Degree, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better along with one of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education and Proficiency requirements, California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
5 students per year
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
The Associate of Science degree 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 basis for students interested in paraprofessional jobs in social service fields.
Objectives:
The A.S. in Social Services Assistant will:
1) Assist students interested in the Social Services field to select a major at Rio Hondo that aligns with their professional goals;
2) Provide students the opportunity to complete a two-year degree which would provide a marketable skill set in seeking entry level jobs in Social Services.
The program will be part of the Human Services Department. The intent is to have a Certificate of Completion of Human Services approved to serve as a starting point of entrance into the major. This degree includes the same core requirements along with general education subject matter.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
18-19
60
Course Report
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 |
Supporting Documents
Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)
Rio Hondo Community College District
Rio Hondo College
Mike Slavich
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Submission Details
11/05/21 - 09:18 AM
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