Human Services

Make a Difference with Human Services

Want to help youth, families, and those struggling with addiction? Turn your passion into a career in social services.

Human Services Program at Allan Hancock College

Choose from 15 degrees and certificates designed to launch or advance careers in:

• Mental health
• Addiction treatment
• Social work
• Substance-use prevention

Learn from licensed professionals and gain real-world experience through a field internship with a local agency.

What You’ll Learn:

• Counseling and case management skills
• Professional documentation practices
• Interpersonal communication
• Preparation for addiction treatment certification (CAADE/CAADAC)

Degrees and Certificates Offered

Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.

Associate in Science- Human Services: General

Certificate of Achievement- Human Services: General

Certificate of Achievement- Human Services: Family Studies

Certificate of Accomplishment- Human Services: Family Services Worker 1

Certificate of Accomplishment- Human Services: Family Services Worker 2

Certificate of Accomplishment- Human Services: Family Services Worker 3

Certificate of Achievement- Human Services: Co-Occurring Disorders

Certificate of Accomplishment- Human Services: Advanced Helping Skills 1

Certificate of Accomplishment- Human Services: Advanced Helping Skills 2

To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.

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• Early Childhood Studies/Education
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