Human Services

Effective: Fall 2019
Associate in Science Program Map
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This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

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  1. Review this program map to get an overview of the required courses
  2. Meet with a counselor to develop your customized student education plan www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling
  3. Use DegreeWorks, an online student education planning tool, to track your progress toward graduation www.chabotcollege.edu / admissions / degreeworks
Program Description

Students will gain knowledge of the theories and practices in Social Work, Behavioral Health and other Human Services, engage in experiential coursework and receive support in externship placement that will prepare them to work in Human Services. Students will have the opportunity of self-reflection and the application of theory for Human Services work. 


What can I do with this major?

This program is designed to provide entry-level skills to work in human services positions and/or provide an applied foundation for further education in a variety of areas, including (but not limited to) counseling, psychology, social work, social justice work, and health care. 

The human services associate degree prepares students for employment as paraprofessionals in agencies such as group homes, youth and family service schools, community outreach, family court advocates, non-profit community-based organizations, state- and county-based social services and mental health services.


Learning and Career Pathway
  • Social Sciences, Humanities & Education

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= Critical Course = Prerequisite for Other Courses = Prerequisite Required = Required for Major GE = General Education

Semester 1

15-17 units

PSCN 5
Introduction to Social Work and Human Services

3 units
Survey course introduces students to the human services field. Includes history, ethics, values, and principles of human and social services. Focus on modern practice, research techniques, and critical service provider skills. Students will explore community resources and human service roles and the development of a multicultural approach to working with diverse populations.

List A course

2-3 units
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English 1- Critical Reading and Composition

4 units
GE

Math Course for general education: see a counselor to choose the appropriate course. (PSY 5 recommended)

3-4 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units
GE

Semester 2

15-17 units

PSCN 1
Introduction to Psychology-Counseling in a Multicultural Environment

3 units
Introduction to psychology-counseling theory, skills, techniques, and processes in working with individuals and/or groups. Multiculturalism in American society. Emphasis placed on issues and processes of a minority-majority environment. Includes review of demographics, social services, community agencies, and intervention programs. Fundamental counseling techniques, counseling theory and socio-cultural issues related to working in the “service provider” role.
Terms Offered: Spring

List B course

2-3 units
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List C course

3 units
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General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

1-2 units
GE

General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

3 units

Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

3 units

Semester 3

15-13 units

PSCN 2
Introduction to Case Management for Human Services

3 units
Introduction to case management theory, models and techniques. Multicultural issues affecting case management theory. Emphasis placed on case management philosophy, ethical issues, concepts and practices. Analysis of needs, documentation and confidentiality and individualized client plan development. Analysis of inter-agency collaboration. Includes issues of monitoring an ongoing case management plan and maintaining client commitment to plan success. Designed to provide students with knowledge in case management theory implementation for Human Service, Social Work and/or Mental Health.

PSCN 13
Multicultural Issues in Contemporary America

3 units
GE
Exploration of issues relating to the multicultural community in which we live today. Interpersonal relations and communication. Focus on improving the individual’s understanding of other cultures and how those cultures impact the American lifestyle. Includes exploration of myths and misunderstandings. Discussion of four specific cultures or sub-cultures from the following groups: 1) African-American, 2) Asian-American, 3) Hispanic-American, 4) Native-American, 5) Middle Eastern-American, 6) European-American, 7) Gay/Lesbian American, 8) Disabled American. Counts as the Major Specific GE Requirement
Course Details:

Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

3 units

Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

3 units

Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

3-1 units

Semester 4

15 units

PSCN 85
Fieldwork: Social Work and Human Services

3 units
This course offers the student a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution, allowing the student to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. A weekly class meeting provides the academic element to this experiential course offering and reinforces the application of concepts gained in the prerequisite courses. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field. Students will be required to participate in a minimum of 90 hours of fieldwork per term. 1.50 Units Lecture 1.50 Units Work Experience

Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

3 units

Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

3 units

Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

3 units

Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

3 units

List A

Choose one course:

2-3 units

PSCN 11
Interpersonal Relationships

2 units
Exploration of behavior in interactions with others. Improving interpersonal relationships to benefit academic, career, and personal development.
Course Details:
Terms Offered: Spring

PSCN 12
Self-Esteem For Success

2 units
Exploration of causes of low self-esteem, methods for building self-esteem and habits for success. Designed to improve self-esteem to ensure academic success.
Course Details:
Terms Offered: Fall

PSCN 30
Life Transitions

3 units
Enhance knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively navigate the transitions encountered throughout life, such as graduating from high school, entering the world of work, becoming a parent, changing careers, entering or loss of a relationship and other major life changes. Centers on personal health, family life, community life and career development. Provides the opportunity to develop a positive self-concept, independence and positive attitude while also practicing skills to grow with change and maintain a positive lifestyle. Promotes and supports developing holistic well-being in managing life as purposeful contributing members of society.
Course Details:
Terms Offered: Fall

List B

Choose one course

2-3 units

PSCN 10
Career and Educational Planning

2 units
Exploration of the concept of career, educational and life planning focusing on personal career development through self-assessment. Emphasis on clarification of individual interests, values, needs, abilities and decision making styles, investigation of occupational opportunities in the world of work, and introduction to job search strategies, resume writing and interview skills. Designed for those undecided or uncertain about their career and educational plans.
Course Details:

PSCN 20
The College Experience

2 units
Explores academic programs, college policies, student rights and responsibilities, graduation and transfer requirements, student services, campus resources and activities, and the concept of educational planning through self-assessment. Emphasis is on self-assessment of individual interests, values, needs, and abilities. Designed for first time, returning and re-entry students to ease transition into college and maximize successful matriculation through college toward academic/vocational goals. (May not be taken for credit if General Studies 20 has been completed.)

PSCN 15
College Study Skills

2 units
Review of study skill techniques for success in college. Emphasis on time management, personal learning style, active listening, note-taking and test-taking strategies. Includes modeling, practice and evaluation of study skill techniques.
Course Details:

PSCN 23
Creating Success in College and Life

3 units
A course designed to equip students for lifelong learning and developing critical thinking that will facilitate their adjustment to the college environment and the successful pursuit of their educational and career goals. This course provides an introduction to academic skills and strategies, campus resources and activities, decision making and planning, college policies and procedures, interpersonal communication, stress management techniques, self-exploration and goal setting, and student rights and responsibilities.
Course Details:

List C

Choose 1 course

3 units

PSCN 3
Drugs, Recovery and Prevention in Modern Society

3 units
Introductory course in the epidemiology and toxicology of substance abuse and addiction and their effects on individuals and society at large. Basic terminology used in alcohol, psychoactive drugs and other related addiction terms will be covered. Definitions and side effects of licit and illicit drugs, pharmacologic, neurologic and physiologic effects of addictive substances will be examined. Analyze theories of socioeconomic and political ramifications of the drug industry. Investigate current models of prevention, treatment planning, recovery, local resources and client monitoring.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
  • Transfers to CSU

    • PSCN 4
    Multiethnic/Cultural Communication

    3 units
    Exploration of intercultural and interethnic communication behavior of individuals in relationships and/or groups, personal identity formation in the American context, historical development of culturally influenced communication styles, and evolution of new, American inter- and intra-group communication. Will examine social science research models, including single subject case study, in three (3) of the five (5) following groups: African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Native/Indigenous Americans, Pacific Islander-Americans, Hispanic-Americans. Students will attend Bay Area cultural events.
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    PSY 1
    General Psychology

    3 units
    Introduces students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Provides an overview of major psychological concepts and theories in such areas as consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, perception, personality, stress, and social behavior.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
  • Transfers to CSU

    • SOCI 1
    Principles of Sociology

    3 units
    Designed to illuminate the way students see their social world. Uses a sociological perspective: scientific study of human interaction and society, with emphasis on impact of groups on social behavior. Includes the systematic examination of culture, socialization, social organization, social class, race, gender, deviance, social change and empirical methodology. These content areas are woven throughout the fabric of the course, particularly as they affect the lives of at least three of the following groups: African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Middle Eastern Americans and/or women.
    Total Units: 60-62 units
    This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.