Human Services, B.S.

Theoretical Foundation/Intervention (9 units)

• HUSR 201 - Introduction to Human Services (3)

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• HUSR 380 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling (3) or
• COUN 380 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling (3)

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• HUSR 310 - Case Management (3)

Client Populations/Cultural Diversity (9 units)

• CAS 312 - Human Growth and Development (3) or
• PSYC 361 - Developmental Psychology (3)

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• PSYC 341 - Abnormal Psychology (3) or
• SOCI 351 - Sociology of Families (3)

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• HUSR 411 - Human Services Delivery to Communities (3)

Research/Evaluation (9 units)

• HUSR 315 - Research and Data Management in Human Services (3)
• HUSR 385 - Program Design and Proposal Writing (3)
• HUSR 470 - Evaluation of Human Services Programs (3)

Skills Development/Field Experience (9 units)

• HUSR 396 - Practicum Seminar (3)
• HUSR 495 - Fieldwork Seminar (3)
• HUSR 496 - Internship Seminar (3)

Administration and Community Practice

For students wishing to pursue graduate study in social work administration policy, community organization and planning.

Elementary Education

For students who are planning carers in teaching elementary school. One of the admission requirements for the multiple subject credential program is to establish subject matter competency by passing the Multiple Subject CSET. In order to strengthen weak academic areas, students are advised to take courses in subject areas where they feel least prepared. Students may obtain further information regarding teaching credential requirements in the Center for Careers in Teaching (CCT), located in Education Classroom 379. The CCT website provides detailed information about the CSET and other credential admission requirements.

Gerontology

The Gerontology track is a valuable adjunct for students preparing to work directly or indirectly with older persons. Career opportunities are available in community agencies servicing the older adult, long-term care facilities and hospitals, senior citizen living facilities and community recreation and senior centers.

Mental Health

The Mental Health track offers emphases in either counseling and clinical social work, depending on the student’s educational and careeer goals. The track prepares students for entry-level postitions in a variety of settings and for graduate work in counseling, social work, clinical psychology or marriage and family therapy.

Persons with Disabilities

For students interested in serving, directly or indirectly, persons with disabilities and their families. The track prepares students to work in a variety of community agencies serving persons with disabilities. Academically, it assists in preparing students for entry into a special education teaching credential program and/or the master’s degree in special education.

Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention

For students planning to work with drug/alcohol-dependent clients and their families. Once students complete a bachelor’s degree in Human Services with this track, they are eligible to take the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Exam.

Individualized Advisement Track

Students may develop their own track in consultation with the Human Services Department Faculty Adviser

Note: HUSR 300  is required in the Mental Health advisement track and should be taken early in the program.