Human Services AS
As of Academic Year 2024-2025, this program has been updated and replaced by the Social Work and Human Services Associate in Science Degree for Transfer. If you have any questions about your degree path, please contact a member of the counseling department at (760) 384-6219 or counseling_forms@cerrocoso.edu.
What can I do with this?
The Human Services AS Degree
- Prepares students for employment in a broad range of human services settings.
- Is for students who want to make a difference and help others.
- Is for students dedicated to improving or maintaining the physical and mental health and general well-being of people.
You can use this to:
- Earn a two-year Associates degree.
- Enhance career opportunities as a:
- Human Services Technician
- Case Worker
- Family Development Specialist
- Recovery Specialist
- Independent Living Specialist
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the profession of social work is expected to increase more than the average for all other occupations. Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for those who specialize in aging.
What will I learn?
- To articulate the broad concerns and practices of human services industries.
- To demonstrate four core sets of human services skills: conducting an interview, writing an incident report, participating in team meetings, and providing necessary support and referrals to consumers.
- To assess situations for appropriate entry level professional, legal and ethical responses.
- To use supervisory feedback for improved performance.
- To analyze the cultural components of a human services situation and recommend culturally appropriate interventions.
Program Learning Outcome Assessments
This program was life changing. It gave me the tools and skills to find the job I want.
I have a passion for helping people. The Human Services program gave me the education and guidance to pursue this dream.
What courses do I take?
Note: Some courses within the major have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the Department Chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation and verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please see a counselor for more information about the Prerequisite Challenge process.
Complete all of the following courses:
Select 6 units from the following courses:
General Ed Requirements
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Pathways
All classes needed for this degree are available at the following campuses: CC Online
Additionally, some of the general education courses needed to complete this major are available at all our locations.
See Counseling for specific help with enrolling and completing this major.
How can I afford it?
This degree requires 60.0 units and will likely take 4 semesters.
Approximate Total Costs
CA Residents
60.0 units
at $46 per unit
Equals $2,760 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $3,600* for books and supplies
Total cost $6,360 for 4 semesters
Non-residents
60.0 units
at $382 per unit
Equals $22,920 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $3,600* for books and supplies
Total cost $26,520 for 4 semesters
*This is an estimate. Actual costs will vary.
Need help? Financial Aid can help with fee waivers and scholarships and other aid. Make sure to fill out your FAFSA every January.
