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Brief Program Description/Goals

The Human Services program is designed to provide the education and training for occupations in the social services and human service field. Students in this program can apply their knowledge and skills learned in diverse settings such as group homes, mental health centers, family/child service agencies, and programs concerned with alcoholism, drug abuse, family violence, and aging.

View Complete Description in College Catalog [PDF]

What Is Unique About The Program

Field experience or work practicum is an important feature of this program. The student participates in supervised work experiences in a community setting, where training and skills are taught in the classroom.

Program Prerequistes

  • Average of 2.0 GPA or better required.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the HSER program, students will be able to:

  • Work in the field of human services to serve clients or carry out other supportive human service agency functions.
  • Obtain information and guidance to transfer to a baccalaureate human services or social work program if desired.

Degrees That Can Be Earned

  • Certificate of Completion (CC)
  • Certificate of Achievement (CA)
  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Itemized Estimate of Educational Costs

  • Tuition based on total credits taken.
  • Books approximately $200-$300 each semester.

Gainful Employment Information

Degree: Certificate of Achievement    
Occupations: Social and Community Service Managers, Assistants, and Specialists    
SOC Code: 11-9151
21-1093
21-1099		    
Normal Time to Completion: 2 semesters    
On-Time Graduation Rate: 0%    
Avg. Tuition & Fees: 30-31 credits x $97 = $3,007    
Avg. Cost for Books/Supplies: Textbooks: $200-$300/semester
Materials: $50-$75/ semester
    
Job Placement Rate *: 100%    
Median Loan Debt      
- Title IV Loans: $0    
- Private Loans: $0    
- Institutional Debt: $0    

* - Job Placement info currently available only for 2010-2011 completers

Faculty & Staff

  • Diane Caulfield, Professor/Cooperative Education Coordinator, Email, 845-9413
  • Elliott Higa, Assoc Professor, Liaison , Email, 845-9439
  • Barbara Higa-Rogers, Lecturer, Email, 845-9439
  • Violet Horvath, Lecturer , Email, 845-9439
  • Carolene Neely, Lecturer, Email, 844-2385
  • Sharon Ota, Professor , Email, 845-9442
  • Tui Ulu, Lecturer , Email, 847-9844
  • Cyndi Uyehara, Professor, (PACE), Email, 845-9496