The Human Services program prepares students for entry-level employment in communities and institutions that serve clients with a variety of human needs. Students may choose to focus on specific skill areas, such as social service agencies, health care centers, youth services, substance abuse programs, geriatric centers,child abuse programs, community corrections facilities, crisis centers and domestic violence programs. With the exception of MAT...
The Behavioral Health/Human Services curriculum is designed for students interested in working with people in need. Students will have the opportunity to study human behavior and human development within the context of the psychological, social, and biophysical environments in which people live. They will develop skills needed to work with others both one-on-one and in groups. They will develop the value base from which they will practice, and the...
Social Work Social work students are provided with foundation courses that prepare them to be social service providers in a wide variety of agency program and community settings with clients of all ages. From advocacy and social activism to therapeutic assistance to children and families, social workers impact all phases of a client‘s life. Three internships are an integral part of each student‘s program of study and there are a variety of BSW and...
The Human Services program prepares you for entry into the helping professions. As a learner in this program you will gain the foundational knowledge and skills needed to work in mental health centers, home health and respite organizations, substance abuse programs, family crisis centers, community development agencies, and other human service programs. Many participants in this program choose to continue their education at the baccalaureate level...
The Associate of Science in Human Services (ASHS) program is a 62 credit-hour program designed to teach students how to meet human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base. It focuses on prevention as well as remediation of problems and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life within service populations.
Developed through discussion and collaboration with human-service leaders, Cornerstone's ASHS program integrates...
Human Services (A.A.S.) emphasizes practical applications to prepare students for immediate employment in helping professions and allows progress toward advanced degrees. A complete overview of the field is presented in an introductory course. With that foundation, skills and knowledge are developed in interpersonal helping and communication, crisis identification and management, and case management. Curriculum components train students to observe...
Program Description The CRC program prepares students for employment as para-professionals with agencies such as youth group homes, youth and family services agencies, schools, probation, welfare, and mental health departments.
Career Opportunities Peer Support Group Facilitator; Youth Group Home Worker; Family, Welfare, and Health Agencies Worker; Consumer Consultant; County or State Eligibility Worker; Conflict Containment Worker
Historically the system of Human Services responded primarily to the needs of the poor. Today the system is quite diverse and responds to many human needs. A limited list of areas would include drug and alcohol rehabilitation, child and spousal abuse, medical social services, care of the mentally retarded, community mental health, school social services and corrections. Services can be provided through several techniques, such as case work, group...
Students transferring to four-year colleges or universities are urged to include Psychology 1A and Sociology 1A as part of their General Education/ Breadth requirements.
Required Courses (27 units) FAMST 2 The Child, Family and Community 3
FAMST 5 Life Management 3
FAMST 10 Introduction to Human Services 3
FAMST 12 Human Development:Life Span3 or FAMST 20 Aging in the 21st Century:Social Gerontology(3)
FAMST 13 Ethnic Identity Development Across...
The Human Services program is designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for careers that focus on helping people to solve problems and to live more satisfying lives. These careers may encompass jobs in the following general areas: social work, counseling, rehabilitation, recreation, child welfare, public welfare, social security, developmental and physical disabilities, substance abuse, and services for older adults and others....
The Human Services curriculum, accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Services Education, prepares students for entry-level career positions in a variety of human services occupations.
The A.A.S. curriculum prepares students for employment as mental health aides, group residence workers, neighborhood outreach workers, social case work assistants, geriatric counselors, assistant probation officers, and other similar positions. Employment...
Students graduating with a degree human services are prepared to become members of a profession that works with individuals to assist them with learning how to problem solve. Students learn how to utilize an eclectic approach that blends various theoretical approaches to problem-solving, helping individuals to attain their highest levels of functioning.
At the associate degree level, students are provided with academic and professional preparation,...
Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Option. The Alcohol/Chemical Dependency Option of the Human Services program provides students the competencies that enable them to work with people who are chemically dependent. Career opportunities for graduates include employment in a variety of settings ranging from in-patient programs to community-based outpatient and prevention programs. Students in the program can qualify to be a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant...
The Human Services Program for the Associate in Arts Degree prepares students for a variety of careers in public and private social service agencies. Course work includes completion of 24 units plus 12 elective units in one or more specialty areas of Alcohol and Drug Studies, Conflict Resolution, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Gerontology, Human Services Generalist, and Victimology....
The associate degree human development and family studies was created with working adult learners in mind. The degree program offers an excellent professional development opportunity for those who already work in a human service-related field, but additionally serves as an appropriate entry point for those who aspire to human service related occupations. This degree program integrates practical and...
The associate degree human development and family studies was created with working adult learners in mind. The degree program offers an excellent professional development opportunity for those who already work in a human service-related field, but additionally serves as an appropriate entry point for those who aspire to human service related occupations. This degree program integrates practical and...
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