2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Services Generalist Associate in Science


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The Human Services Generalist program is designed to provide persons with both a historical and a current perspective of the basic issues within the human services field. It will introduce students to the growing career options within the field, provide an opportunity to explore several of the program options, and generally provide the kind of information that will enable students to make informed decisions in regard to career directions.

The completion of the Core Courses is required for eligibility of enrollment in HS 110  and is required for the completion of the Certificate Programs. It is recommended that these courses be taken as early as possible.

A minimum grade of “C” in all courses is required to receive the certificate.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to

  • Exemplify knowledge of the breadth of the Human Services profession.
  • Engage human services intervention skills on a micro and macro level.
  • Use Human Services behavioral core, skills training and experiential learning in field work settings.

Total Core Units for the Major: 15 Units


Total Units for the Major: 37 Units


Associate in Science Degree


Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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