Completion of math, writing and reading assessments are required for enrollment in any certificate or AS degree program.  Please contact Counseling Services for more information:
(530) 938-5353.

Students must receive a "C" grade or better in all major or certificate coursework.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

College of the Siskiyous and its staff offer equal opportunities without regard to race, religion, disability, age, national origin, marital status, or gender in employment, services, and programs. Special accommodations are available for any phase of the application or enrollment process for individuals with disabilities.

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

Degree Opportunities

• AA - Human Services

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.

In addition to completing the above core courses, students must complete an additional 9 - 12 units from one of the following areas of emphasis.

By completing general education requirements and electives (including Human Biology for the science requirement), a student can earn an Associate Degree.

For an Associate Degree Major, students must also complete general education requirements. Please refer to the Associate Degree general education requirements in the Schedule of Classes for a list of acceptable courses. Make an appointment with a COS counselor for assistance in completing the general education requirements.