Human Services

Certificate of Proficiency

This program is designed for both professionals wishing to stay current or students wishing to enter the field. Human Service advocates or specialists work in the areas of health, education and human services. The courses develop a strong theoretical foundation and practical skills to prepare students for a career in the human services field.

Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:

1.     Recognize inter-personal dynamics that may challenge family or group relationships. Challenges may include addiction, violence, sexual assault, poverty, loss, chronic health problems, disability, and aging.

2.     Recognize indications of substance abuse and be familiar with the disease concept and treatment protocols.

5.     Work collaboratively with others (family members/agency representatives) to solve problems and resolve conflicts.

6.     Access and use a variety of resources and services that match the needs of the individual or family.

7.     Analyze and evaluate one's personal strengths, values and biases that may positively and/or negatively impact the ability to work with others.

8.     Given a variety of circumstances and personalities, apply an understanding of human development and human behavior that is holistic, non-judgmental, and strength-based.

9.     Give and receive constructive feedback as a means of continuous personal, professional and system improvement.

10.   Coach and mentor others. Others include co-workers, colleagues, and family members.

11.   Behave professionally and ethically which includes being respectful, reliable, culturally sensitive, respecting a client's personal boundaries, the rules of confidentiality, and adhering to mandatory reporting laws.

ADVISOR              OFFICE              PHONE  

Cohen, Mirelle          Shop 201              360-475-7553

REQUIRED COURSES                                    CREDITS

ENGL  102  Composition*___________________________________ 5

or

ENGL  104  Technical Writing*_____________________________ 5____ 5

MATH  107  College Math/Liberal Arts Students*(or above)__ 5

or

BMGMT 140  Business and Personal Mathematics*_____________ 5____ 5

TECHNICAL CORE

HS    104  Survey/Chemical Depend & Pharmacology________________ 5

HS    105  Drug and Alcohol Prevention__________________________ 3

HS    107  Intro to Family Support______________________________ 5

HS    110  Diversity, Ethics & Professionalism__________________ 3

HS    275  Human Services Field Experience 1*___________________ 5

PSYCH 206  Children and Trauma__________________________________ 3

SOCIO 109  Family Abuse and Neglect_____________________________ 3

SPCH  153  Intercultural Communication____________________ 5

or

SPCH  152  Interpersonal Communication____________________ 5____ 5

GENERAL EMPHASIS

HS    210  Family School Community Relations____________________ 3

SOCIO 135  The Family___________________________________________ 5

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED_________________________________ 56

* See course description for prerequisite.

Source: SBCTC Inventory 1/30/08,
            Instructional Policies Council Minutes 1/14/08