Human Services - College of the Siskiyous

Human Services from College of the Siskiyous is a Campus Certificate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Human Services program provides students with a basic understanding of all major social, psychological, and economic challenges affecting individuals or groups in today's society. This program of study offers an academic and experiential study of society's responses to human need and provides instruction in the helping skills. Pursuing this course of study means being interested in and committed to finding solutions to human problems. Detailed information about these career options, including a list of courses and units required for completion can be found below. Human Services Career Options: Mental Health Worker Alcohol and Drug Paraprofessional Halfway House or Group Home Worker Family, Welfare, Health Agencies Worker Ombudsman Program Worker Social Service Assistant Case Management Aide Independent Living Trainer Other paraprofessional positions in the helping profession industry Certificate Opportunities Human Services Certificate of Completion The Human Services program offers four areas of emphasis: Community Advocacy Mental Health and Disabilities Gerontology Drug and Alcohol Studies Program Overview The goal of this lower division course of study is to meet the needs of career oriented students who wish preparation at the Associate Degree or certificate levels and to serve as an introduction to the areas of social work, counseling, mentoring, gerontology, rehabilitation, and other helping professions for students planning to get advanced degrees. This program develops basic competencies in advocacy, intervention, referral, recordkeeping, interviewing skills, interpersonal communications, and assessment methods while developing an understanding of basic theories and current practices in the human services and helping skill professions. This program is designed for students who wish to acquire a Certificate of Completion in Human Services. The certificate includes a required course of classroom work and a supervisied field work practicum. For success in this program, the student must be mature, emotionally stable, and have strong writing and interpersonal skills. Non-abuse and non-dependency on chemicals, including alcohol, is required. Goals of the Program To prepare students for entry-level employment through specific vocational preparation To provide students with the job skills necessary for employment opportunities in human services agencies and community-based organizations. To introduce the helping skills to students planning advanced degrees To provide students with the coursework that includes the required standards and competencies for human services workers and assistants To provide students with a strong foundation to enhance one's career options To provide continuing education for professionals working in human services and other helping professions. To provide the community with an individual who can understand and relate to community social problems. View more details on College of the Siskiyous . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.