Applied Social Sciences
The applied social sciences department serves the student body and the community by offering classes and workshops in the areas of general education, transfer education, and vocational education. The department consists of 6 disciplines, which include administration of justice, culinary arts, Culinology®, early childhood studies, family and consumer sciences, and human services.
The department offers degrees and/or certificates in the areas of culinary arts, early childhood studies, family and consumer sciences, human services, and social science. Additionally, child care is provided for students and staff at the Children's Center and at the Parent Participation Preschool, which are all part of the early childhood studies program.
Location
Department location: Bldg. H
805-922-6966 ext. 3401
Fax number: 805-922-4916
Hours
Fall/Spring:
Monday -Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, closed
Department head: Al Avila, Department Chair
Department secretary: Chris Hockensmith, Administrative Secretary I
SPOTLIGHT

Ruben Reyna
Culinology® student
"Allan Hancock College has helped me acquire the skills that I need so I can transfer to another college and complete my education as a chef and minor in business. With my education I plan to open and manage my own establishment."
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