Human Services
Program Overview
Designed for students and paraprofessionals, this program provides an overview of the field of Human Services and explores issues and dynamics within the social services delivery system.
Students will participate in both an academic course of study and a work-based learning experience focusing on the history, theory, development, and implementation of our society's responses to human needs. Program participants will develop knowledge of the issues related to Human Services and build competencies in practice interventions, strategies, technologies and resources for the delivery of Human Services. Coursework can also prepare students for state certification in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
The program explores strengths-based models along with studying diversity in the Human Services including social, political, and cultural influences. Students can expect to increase competency in technological skills, build effective communication skills in helping relationships and develop creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and ethics. Course work prepares students for higher education in Social Work, Psychology, Health/Human Services, Human Resources, and Community Studies.
This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit https://www.cabrillo.edu/counseling/
For a more detailed program map of suggested courses, see the Liberal Arts & Sciences A.A. -Collaborative Health & Human Services (CSUMB) program map.
Transfer Pathways
This suggested course sequence is a transfer pathway to CSUMB Collaborative Health & Human Services Transfer Pathway.