Do you see young people, addicts and families struggling in your community and want to help? If you have a passion to serve others who are hurting, the human services program needs you!
Allan Hancock College’s human services program offers 15 degrees and certificates that give new students and seasoned professionals the hands-on skills they need to secure entry-level careers or advance in social services, mental health, addiction treatment, substance-use prevention, and related occupations. The program is taught by clinical psychologists, licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists, pharmacists, and other experts with deep knowledge and understanding of these fields.
Students gain expertise in areas such as personal and social problems, helping skills, human services, agencies and organizations that provide helping services, and standards of professional conduct. As part of their studies, students gain critical, real-world experience helping others during a one-semester, field internship with a local human service agency.
Graduates go on to careers in numerous settings, including drug and alcohol treatment and prevention centers, family services, parent education, youth shelters, community health care, juvenile corrections, and more.
This program will help you to:
- be prepared to perform basic counseling and case management
- develop your interpersonal skills
- create and maintain appropriate client documentation
-
successfully pass a written examination leading to certification as an addiction Treatment Specialist through CAADE or the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC).
The certificate program is accredited by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE)
Suggested Course Sequence
The “Suggested Course Sequence” is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Anthropology 107
- English 150, 151, 152, 153
- Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
- Fashion 105
- Film 122
- History 120, 121
ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
An introduction to a variety of aspects relating to human service helping professionals, including required education/training, certification/licensure, ethical/legal issues, motives, values, cultural sensitivity/competency, special populations, life transitions, transference/countertransference, boundary issues, stress, burnout, and self-care.
An introduction to basic concepts and skills of case management with diverse populations including cultural competence, ethics, intakes, assessment, case planning, referrals, implementation and documentation.
Introduction to counseling skills for the human services worker with applications to different work settings and diverse populations.
An overview of the role of alcohol and other drugs in society with emphasis on such topics as patterns of use, major categories of drugs, use/misuse/addiction, and approaches to prevention, intervention, and treatment. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for SOC 106 or PSY 106.
Total Units:
19
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: ENGL 101
Provides individuals with skills for understanding and using internal and external resources to function effectively in our present and future society. Major topics include: effects of cultural forces and future trends on values, standards, and goals; skills for decision making, time, energy, stress, and conflict management; and techniques for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships in a culturally diverse society. Students who have received credit for more than three life management modules may not enroll in this course.
Examines family systems dynamics and intergenerational transmission of addiction, and the interacting effects of these phenomena with abuse and psychological trauma.
Training in basic crisis intervention skills and application of these skills to a wide range issues, situations, and settings including domestic abuse, suicide, sexual assault, addiction, post traumatic stress, and losses including deaths.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184
Total Units:
15-17
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Explores the process and content of counseling groups and families. Topics include developmental stages of groups, group formation, constructive and ineffective processes, behavioral ground rules, interventions, entry into and exit from groups, ethics, cultural and ethnic diversity, documentation of client behavior, and self-awareness in group situations.
Concepts, definitions, and features of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders emphasizing attainment of empathic engagement with persons who have these disorders. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or who have received credit for PSY 142.
Provides an overview of the pharmacology of drugs in substance use disorders with emphasis on drug effects, how drug effects occur, how the body processes drugs, and health consequences of drug use and addiction. Physiologic aspects of addiction and tolerance are explored. Pharmacologic interventions are integrated with other substance use disorder treatment modalities. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for PSY 132.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Anthropology 101, 110 (when taken in conjunction with 101)
- Astronomy 100
- Biology 100, 120, 124, 132
- Chemistry 110, 120
- Environmental Technology 101
- Food Science and Nutrition 110
- Geography 101, 115
- Geology 100, 111, 114, 115, 131, 141
- Physical Science 111, 112
- Physics 100
- Viticulture and Enology 102
If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
- Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
- Business 121, 141
- Communications Studies 100, 110
- Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
- Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
- English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
- Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
- Geography 102, 103, 105
- Global Studies 141
- Graphics 127
- LGBT 101, 102
- Physical Education 128
- Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
- Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
- Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Ethnic Studies 121
- History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
- Political Science 101, 103
Total Units:
18 TO 19
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Survey of the theory, practice, and process of addiction treatment including such topics as ethics; assessment and diagnosis; planning; case management; cultural diversity; counseling strategies; aftercare; motivational interviewing; harm reduction; and relapse prevention.
Limitations on Enrollment: NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in Cooperative Work Experience may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total. Any units earned in any other Cooperative Work Experience course will be included in the 16 unit maximum. Permission of instructor required if student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the degree or certificate prior to enrolling. To participate in Cooperative Work Experience in HUSV 130: (1) Students must volunteer or work in the addiction treatment field, (2) Students must be able to become involved in a new or expanded responsibilities on the job if they are using a job at which they are already employed for this course, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the college in the supervision and evaluation of the student, and (4) the student must attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class responsibilities. Students enrolled in HUSV 130 may earn 4 units of credit by completing 240 hours of work experience if unpaid or 300 hours if paid. CWE Units Unpaid Placement: 1 unit 60 hours 2 units 120 hours 3 units 180 hours 4 units 240 hours 5 units 300 hours 6 units 360 hours 7 units 420 hours 8 units 480 hours CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit 75 hours 2 units 150 hours 3 units 225 hours 4 units 300 hours 5 units 375 hours 6 units 450 hours 7 units 525 hours 8 units 600 hours
Taken together with HUSV 131, HUSV 130 is the capstone course of the Addiction Studies certificate or degree. Provides students with practicum/supervised work experience in an addiction treatment program or facility (4 units/240-300 hours required). Permission of instructor is required if the student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the degree or certificate prior to enrolling.
Provides students with a seminar format in which to discuss, analyze, and critically evaluate their fieldwork experience in local human services agencies as it relates to Addiction Studies. Designed for the student who is concurrently enrolled in HUSV 130. (F,S)
Select one course from the list below.
- American Sign Language 138
- Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
- Communication Studies 108
- Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
- Drama 103, 110, 111
- Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
- English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
- Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
- Fashion 104, 105
- Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
- French 101, 102
- Graphics 127
- History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
- Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
- Library 180
- Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
- Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
- Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
- Photo 110
- Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112
Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.
- Early Childhood Studies 102
- Emergency Medical Services 102
- Food Science and Nutrition 109
- Health Education 100
- Personal Development 101
Select one course from this list.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
- English 103, 104
- Philosophy 112, 114
Total Units:
18.5-20
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 42 units required for the associate in science degree.
Required core courses (39 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
FCS 131 | Life Management | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 101 | Introduction to Human Services: Becoming a Helping Professional | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 102 | Case Management Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 103 | Basic Counseling Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 104 | Group Dynamics | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 106 | Family Systems, Addiction & Trauma | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 108 | Crisis Intervention Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 110 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
SOC 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
PSY 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 111 | Addiction Treatment and Recovery | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 142 | Co-Occurring Disorders: Engagement | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 130 | Addiction Studies Practicum | 4.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 131 | Addiction Studies Practicum Seminar | 2.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 132 | Drugs, the Brain and the Body | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
PSY 132 | Drugs, the Brain and the Body | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
FSN 112 | Behavioral Nutrition | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 107 | Serving Culturally Diverse Clients | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 113 | Women and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Recommended electives:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HUSV 122 | States Of Consciousness | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
An introduction to a variety of aspects relating to human service helping professionals, including required education/training, certification/licensure, ethical/legal issues, motives, values, cultural sensitivity/competency, special populations, life transitions, transference/countertransference, boundary issues, stress, burnout, and self-care.
An introduction to basic concepts and skills of case management with diverse populations including cultural competence, ethics, intakes, assessment, case planning, referrals, implementation and documentation.
Introduction to counseling skills for the human services worker with applications to different work settings and diverse populations.
An overview of the role of alcohol and other drugs in society with emphasis on such topics as patterns of use, major categories of drugs, use/misuse/addiction, and approaches to prevention, intervention, and treatment. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for SOC 106 or PSY 106.
An overview of the role of alcohol and other drugs in society with emphasis on such topics as patterns of use, major categories of drugs, use/misuse/addiction, and approaches to prevention, intervention, and treatment. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for SOC 106 or HUSV 110.
An overview of the role of alcohol and other drugs in society with emphasis on such topics as patterns of use, major categories of drugs, use/misuse/addiction, and approaches to prevention, intervention, and treatment. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for SOC 106 or PSY 106.
Total Units:
12
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: ENGL 101
Provides individuals with skills for understanding and using internal and external resources to function effectively in our present and future society. Major topics include: effects of cultural forces and future trends on values, standards, and goals; skills for decision making, time, energy, stress, and conflict management; and techniques for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships in a culturally diverse society. Students who have received credit for more than three life management modules may not enroll in this course.
Examines family systems dynamics and intergenerational transmission of addiction, and the interacting effects of these phenomena with abuse and psychological trauma.
An in-depth exploration of professional ethical standards for human services professionals, emphasizing confidentiality, privileged communication, dual/multiple relationships, professional boundaries, issues of abuse and neglect, the responsibilities and duties of professionals in helping relationships, and the differences between personal and professional relationships.
Total Units:
12
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Explores the process and content of counseling groups and families. Topics include developmental stages of groups, group formation, constructive and ineffective processes, behavioral ground rules, interventions, entry into and exit from groups, ethics, cultural and ethnic diversity, documentation of client behavior, and self-awareness in group situations.
Concepts, definitions, and features of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders emphasizing attainment of empathic engagement with persons who have these disorders. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or who have received credit for PSY 142.
Provides an overview of the pharmacology of drugs in substance use disorders with emphasis on drug effects, how drug effects occur, how the body processes drugs, and health consequences of drug use and addiction. Physiologic aspects of addiction and tolerance are explored. Pharmacologic interventions are integrated with other substance use disorder treatment modalities. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for PSY 132.
Provides an overview of the pharmacology of drugs in substance use disorders with emphasis on drug effects, how drug effects occur, how the body processes drugs, and health consequences of drug use and addiction. Physiologic aspects of addiction and tolerance are explored. Pharmacologic interventions are integrated with other substance use disorder treatment modalities. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for HUSV 132.
Total Units:
9
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Survey of the theory, practice, and process of addiction treatment including such topics as ethics; assessment and diagnosis; planning; case management; cultural diversity; counseling strategies; aftercare; motivational interviewing; harm reduction; and relapse prevention.
Limitations on Enrollment: NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in Cooperative Work Experience may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total. Any units earned in any other Cooperative Work Experience course will be included in the 16 unit maximum. Permission of instructor required if student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the degree or certificate prior to enrolling. To participate in Cooperative Work Experience in HUSV 130: (1) Students must volunteer or work in the addiction treatment field, (2) Students must be able to become involved in a new or expanded responsibilities on the job if they are using a job at which they are already employed for this course, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the college in the supervision and evaluation of the student, and (4) the student must attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class responsibilities. Students enrolled in HUSV 130 may earn 4 units of credit by completing 240 hours of work experience if unpaid or 300 hours if paid. CWE Units Unpaid Placement: 1 unit 60 hours 2 units 120 hours 3 units 180 hours 4 units 240 hours 5 units 300 hours 6 units 360 hours 7 units 420 hours 8 units 480 hours CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit 75 hours 2 units 150 hours 3 units 225 hours 4 units 300 hours 5 units 375 hours 6 units 450 hours 7 units 525 hours 8 units 600 hours
Taken together with HUSV 131, HUSV 130 is the capstone course of the Addiction Studies certificate or degree. Provides students with practicum/supervised work experience in an addiction treatment program or facility (4 units/240-300 hours required). Permission of instructor is required if the student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the degree or certificate prior to enrolling.
Provides students with a seminar format in which to discuss, analyze, and critically evaluate their fieldwork experience in local human services agencies as it relates to Addiction Studies. Designed for the student who is concurrently enrolled in HUSV 130. (F,S)
Total Units:
9
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A total of 42 units is required for the certificate.
Required core courses (39 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HUSV 101 | Introduction to Human Services: Becoming a Helping Professional | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 102 | Case Management Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 103 | Basic Counseling Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 104 | Group Dynamics | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 106 | Family Systems, Addiction & Trauma | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 107 | Serving Culturally Diverse Clients | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 110 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
SOC 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
PSY 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 111 | Addiction Treatment and Recovery | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 130 | Addiction Studies Practicum | 4.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 131 | Addiction Studies Practicum Seminar | 2.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 132 | Drugs, the Brain and the Body | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
PSY 132 | Drugs, the Brain and the Body | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 135 | Ethics for Human Services Professionals | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 142 | Co-Occurring Disorders: Engagement | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
FCS 131 | Life Management | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 145 | Effective Writing for Human Services | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Recommended electives:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
FSN 112 | Behavioral Nutrition | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 108 | Crisis Intervention Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 113 | Women and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The “Suggested Course Sequence” is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
An introduction to a variety of aspects relating to human service helping professionals, including required education/training, certification/licensure, ethical/legal issues, motives, values, cultural sensitivity/competency, special populations, life transitions, transference/countertransference, boundary issues, stress, burnout, and self-care.
An introduction to basic concepts and skills of case management with diverse populations including cultural competence, ethics, intakes, assessment, case planning, referrals, implementation and documentation.
Introduction to counseling skills for the human services worker with applications to different work settings and diverse populations.
Explores the process and content of counseling groups and families. Topics include developmental stages of groups, group formation, constructive and ineffective processes, behavioral ground rules, interventions, entry into and exit from groups, ethics, cultural and ethnic diversity, documentation of client behavior, and self-awareness in group situations.
An overview of the role of alcohol and other drugs in society with emphasis on such topics as patterns of use, major categories of drugs, use/misuse/addiction, and approaches to prevention, intervention, and treatment. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for SOC 106 or PSY 106.
Total Units:
15
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: ENGL 101
Provides individuals with skills for understanding and using internal and external resources to function effectively in our present and future society. Major topics include: effects of cultural forces and future trends on values, standards, and goals; skills for decision making, time, energy, stress, and conflict management; and techniques for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships in a culturally diverse society. Students who have received credit for more than three life management modules may not enroll in this course.
Examines family systems dynamics and intergenerational transmission of addiction, and the interacting effects of these phenomena with abuse and psychological trauma.
An in-depth exploration of professional ethical standards for human services professionals, emphasizing confidentiality, privileged communication, dual/multiple relationships, professional boundaries, issues of abuse and neglect, the responsibilities and duties of professionals in helping relationships, and the differences between personal and professional relationships.
Survey of the theory, practice, and process of addiction treatment including such topics as ethics; assessment and diagnosis; planning; case management; cultural diversity; counseling strategies; aftercare; motivational interviewing; harm reduction; and relapse prevention.
Total Units:
15
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in Cooperative Work Experience may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total. Any units earned in any other Cooperative Work Experience course will be included in the 16 unit maximum. Permission of instructor required if student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the degree or certificate prior to enrolling. To participate in Cooperative Work Experience in HUSV 130: (1) Students must volunteer or work in the addiction treatment field, (2) Students must be able to become involved in a new or expanded responsibilities on the job if they are using a job at which they are already employed for this course, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the college in the supervision and evaluation of the student, and (4) the student must attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class responsibilities. Students enrolled in HUSV 130 may earn 4 units of credit by completing 240 hours of work experience if unpaid or 300 hours if paid. CWE Units Unpaid Placement: 1 unit 60 hours 2 units 120 hours 3 units 180 hours 4 units 240 hours 5 units 300 hours 6 units 360 hours 7 units 420 hours 8 units 480 hours CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit 75 hours 2 units 150 hours 3 units 225 hours 4 units 300 hours 5 units 375 hours 6 units 450 hours 7 units 525 hours 8 units 600 hours
Taken together with HUSV 131, HUSV 130 is the capstone course of the Addiction Studies certificate or degree. Provides students with practicum/supervised work experience in an addiction treatment program or facility (4 units/240-300 hours required). Permission of instructor is required if the student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the degree or certificate prior to enrolling.
Provides students with a seminar format in which to discuss, analyze, and critically evaluate their fieldwork experience in local human services agencies as it relates to Addiction Studies. Designed for the student who is concurrently enrolled in HUSV 130. (F,S)
Total Units:
9
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in Cooperative Work Experience may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total. Any units earned in any other Cooperative Work Experience course will be included in the 16 unit maximum. Permission of instructor required if student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the certificate prior to enrolling. To participate in Cooperative Work Experience in HUSV 140: (1) students must be volunteering or working in the social services or interpersonal helping or related field focusing on the needs of persons with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, (2) students must be able to become involved in new or expanded responsibilities on the job if they are using a job at which they are already employed for this course, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the college in the supervision and evaluation of the student, and (4) the student must attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class responsibilities. Students enrolled in HUSV 140 may earn 2 units of credit by completing 120 hours of work experience if unpaid or 150 hours if paid. 1 unit 60 hours 2 units 120 hours 3 units 180 hours 4 units 240 hours 5 units 300 hours 6 units 360 hours 7 units 420 hours 8 units 480 hours CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit 75 hours 2 units 150 hours 3 units 225 hours 4 units 300 hours 5 units 375 hours 6 units 450 hours 7 units 525 hours 8 units 600 hours
Provides students with a combination of practicum/supervised work experience in a helping agency or facility that serves clients with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders (2 units/120-150 hours required). Permission of instructor is required if the student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the certificate prior to enrolling.
Provides students with a seminar format in which to discuss, analyze, and critically evaluate their fieldwork experience in local human services agencies as it relates to co-occurring disorders. Designed for the student who is concurrently enrolled in HUSV 140.
Concepts, definitions, and features of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders emphasizing attainment of empathic engagement with persons who have these disorders. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or who have received credit for PSY 142.
Provides an overview of the pharmacology of drugs in substance use disorders with emphasis on drug effects, how drug effects occur, how the body processes drugs, and health consequences of drug use and addiction. Physiologic aspects of addiction and tolerance are explored. Pharmacologic interventions are integrated with other substance use disorder treatment modalities. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for PSY 132.
Total Units:
10
Suggested Course Sequence
The “Suggested Course Sequence” is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
An introduction to a variety of aspects relating to human service helping professionals, including required education/training, certification/licensure, ethical/legal issues, motives, values, cultural sensitivity/competency, special populations, life transitions, transference/countertransference, boundary issues, stress, burnout, and self-care.
An introduction to basic concepts and skills of case management with diverse populations including cultural competence, ethics, intakes, assessment, case planning, referrals, implementation and documentation.
Introduction to counseling skills for the human services worker with applications to different work settings and diverse populations.
A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.
- Early Childhood Studies 102
- Emergency Medical Services 102
- Food Science and Nutrition 109
- Health Education 100
- Personal Development 101
Total Units:
16
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Examines family systems dynamics and intergenerational transmission of addiction, and the interacting effects of these phenomena with abuse and psychological trauma.
Training in basic crisis intervention skills and application of these skills to a wide range issues, situations, and settings including domestic abuse, suicide, sexual assault, addiction, post traumatic stress, and losses including deaths.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
- English 103, 104
- Philosophy 112, 114
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
12.5-20
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: ENGL 101
Provides individuals with skills for understanding and using internal and external resources to function effectively in our present and future society. Major topics include: effects of cultural forces and future trends on values, standards, and goals; skills for decision making, time, energy, stress, and conflict management; and techniques for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships in a culturally diverse society. Students who have received credit for more than three life management modules may not enroll in this course.
Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
HUSV 104 |
Group Dynamics |
3 |
HUSV 107 |
Serving Culturally Diverse Clients |
3 |
HUSV 110 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
|
or |
3 |
SOC 106 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
|
or |
3 |
PSY 106 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
PSY 112 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
PSY 118 |
Human Development – Lifespan |
3 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
- Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
- Business 121, 141
- Communications Studies 100, 110
- Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
- Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
- English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
- Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
- Geography 102, 103, 105
- Global Studies 141
- Graphics 127
- LGBT 101, 102
- Physical Education 128
- Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
- Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
- Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Ethnic Studies 121
- History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
- Political Science 101, 103
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Anthropology 107
- English 150, 151, 152, 153
- Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
- Fashion 105
- Film 122
- History 120, 121
ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies
Total Units:
15
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in Cooperative Work Experience may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total. Any units earned in any other Cooperative Work Experience course will be included in the 16 unit maximum. Permission of instructor required if student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the certificate prior to enrolling.To participate in Cooperative Work Experience in HUSV 120: (1) students must be volunteering or working in the social services or interpersonal helping field or related field, (2) students must be able to become involved in new or expanded responsibilities on the job if they are using a job at which they are already employed for this course, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the college in the supervision and evaluation of the student, and (4) the student must attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class responsibilities. Students enrolled in HUSV 120 may earn 2 units of credit by completing 120 hours of work experience if unpaid or 150 hours if paid. CWE Units Unpaid Placement: 1 unit 60 hours 2 units 120 hours 3 units 180 hours 4 units 240 hours 5 units 300 hours 6 units 360 hours 7 units 420 hours 8 units 480 hours CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit 75 hours 2 units 150 hours 3 units 225 hours 4 units 300 hours 5 units 375 hours 6 units 450 hours 7 units 525 hours 8 units 600 hours
Taken together with HUSV 121, HUSV 120 is the capstone course of the Human Services (General) Certificate or degree. Provides students with supervised work experience in a social service or interpersonal helping agency or facility (2 units 120-150 hours) required. Permission of instructor is required if the student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the degree or certificate prior to enrolling.
Provides students with a seminar format in which to discuss, analyze, and critically evaluate their fieldwork experience in local human services agencies as it relates to Human Services. Designed for the student who is enrolled in HUSV 120.
Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
HUSV 104 |
Group Dynamics |
3 |
HUSV 107 |
Serving Culturally Diverse Clients |
3 |
HUSV 110 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
|
or |
3 |
SOC 106 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
|
or |
3 |
PSY 106 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
PSY 112 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
PSY 118 |
Human Development – Lifespan |
3 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Anthropology 101, 110 (when taken in conjunction with 101)
- Astronomy 100
- Biology 100, 120, 124, 132
- Chemistry 110, 120
- Environmental Technology 101
- Food Science and Nutrition 110
- Geography 101, 115
- Geology 100, 111, 114, 115, 131, 141
- Physical Science 111, 112
- Physics 100
- Viticulture and Enology 102
Select one course from the list below.
- American Sign Language 138
- Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
- Communication Studies 108
- Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
- Drama 103, 110, 111
- Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
- English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
- Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
- Fashion 104, 105
- Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
- French 101, 102
- Graphics 127
- History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
- Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
- Library 180
- Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
- Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
- Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
- Photo 110
- Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112
You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.
NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.
Total Units:
16 TO 17
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 28 units is required for the associate in science degree.
Required core courses (22 units):
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
FCS 131 | Life Management | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 101 | Introduction to Human Services: Becoming a Helping Professional | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 102 | Case Management Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 103 | Basic Counseling Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 120 | Human Services (General) Practicum | 2.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
HUSV 170 | Concurrent Human Services Practicum | 2.000 - 4.000 |
HUSV 121 | Human Services (General) Practicum Seminar | 2.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 106 | Family Systems, Addiction & Trauma | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 108 | Crisis Intervention Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HUSV 104 | Group Dynamics | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 107 | Serving Culturally Diverse Clients | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 110 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
SOC 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
PSY 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
PSY 112 | Human Sexuality | 3.000 - 0.000 |
PSY 118 | Human Development - Lifespan | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The “Suggested Course Sequence” is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
An introduction to a variety of aspects relating to human service helping professionals, including required education/training, certification/licensure, ethical/legal issues, motives, values, cultural sensitivity/competency, special populations, life transitions, transference/countertransference, boundary issues, stress, burnout, and self-care.
An introduction to basic concepts and skills of case management with diverse populations including cultural competence, ethics, intakes, assessment, case planning, referrals, implementation and documentation.
Introduction to counseling skills for the human services worker with applications to different work settings and diverse populations.
Examines family systems dynamics and intergenerational transmission of addiction, and the interacting effects of these phenomena with abuse and psychological trauma.
Training in basic crisis intervention skills and application of these skills to a wide range issues, situations, and settings including domestic abuse, suicide, sexual assault, addiction, post traumatic stress, and losses including deaths.
Total Units:
15
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: ENGL 101
Provides individuals with skills for understanding and using internal and external resources to function effectively in our present and future society. Major topics include: effects of cultural forces and future trends on values, standards, and goals; skills for decision making, time, energy, stress, and conflict management; and techniques for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships in a culturally diverse society. Students who have received credit for more than three life management modules may not enroll in this course.
Limitations on Enrollment: NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in Cooperative Work Experience may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total. Any units earned in any other Cooperative Work Experience course will be included in the 16 unit maximum. Permission of instructor required if student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the certificate prior to enrolling.To participate in Cooperative Work Experience in HUSV 120: (1) students must be volunteering or working in the social services or interpersonal helping field or related field, (2) students must be able to become involved in new or expanded responsibilities on the job if they are using a job at which they are already employed for this course, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the college in the supervision and evaluation of the student, and (4) the student must attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class responsibilities. Students enrolled in HUSV 120 may earn 2 units of credit by completing 120 hours of work experience if unpaid or 150 hours if paid. CWE Units Unpaid Placement: 1 unit 60 hours 2 units 120 hours 3 units 180 hours 4 units 240 hours 5 units 300 hours 6 units 360 hours 7 units 420 hours 8 units 480 hours CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit 75 hours 2 units 150 hours 3 units 225 hours 4 units 300 hours 5 units 375 hours 6 units 450 hours 7 units 525 hours 8 units 600 hours
Taken together with HUSV 121, HUSV 120 is the capstone course of the Human Services (General) Certificate or degree. Provides students with supervised work experience in a social service or interpersonal helping agency or facility (2 units 120-150 hours) required. Permission of instructor is required if the student has not satisfactorily completed all other requirements in the degree or certificate prior to enrolling.
Provides students with a seminar format in which to discuss, analyze, and critically evaluate their fieldwork experience in local human services agencies as it relates to Human Services. Designed for the student who is enrolled in HUSV 120.
Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
HUSV 104 |
Group Dynamics |
3 |
HUSV 107 |
Serving Culturally Diverse Clients |
3 |
HUSV 110 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
|
or |
3 |
SOC 106 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
|
or |
3 |
PSY 106 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
PSY 112 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
PSY 118 |
Human Development – Lifespan |
3 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
HUSV 104 |
Group Dynamics |
3 |
HUSV 107 |
Serving Culturally Diverse Clients |
3 |
HUSV 110 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
|
or |
3 |
SOC 106 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
|
or |
3 |
PSY 106 |
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction |
3 |
PSY 112 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
PSY 118 |
Human Development – Lifespan |
3 |
Choose one course each semester it is identified on the suggested course sequence.
Total Units:
13
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A total of 28 units is required for the certificate.
Required core courses (22 units):
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
FCS 131 | Life Management | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 101 | Introduction to Human Services: Becoming a Helping Professional | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 102 | Case Management Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 103 | Basic Counseling Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 106 | Family Systems, Addiction & Trauma | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 108 | Crisis Intervention Skills | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 120 | Human Services (General) Practicum | 2.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
HUSV 170 | Concurrent Human Services Practicum | 2.000 - 4.000 |
HUSV 121 | Human Services (General) Practicum Seminar | 2.000 - 0.000 |
Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HUSV 104 | Group Dynamics | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 107 | Serving Culturally Diverse Clients | 3.000 - 0.000 |
HUSV 110 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
SOC 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
PSY 106 | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Addiction | 3.000 - 0.000 |
PSY 112 | Human Sexuality | 3.000 - 0.000 |
PSY 118 | Human Development - Lifespan | 3.000 - 0.000 |
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Department Chair
Roger Hall
805-922-6966 ext. 3427
rhall@hancockcollege.edu
Department Administrative Assistant II
Rose Delgado 805-922-6966 ext. 3334
rose.delgado@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Rick Rantz
805-922-6966 ext. 5203
rrantz@hancockcollege.edu
Location
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805-922-6966 ext. 3732