The Human Services program offers three areas of study for people looking for a career in the helping professions. The curricula meets the needs of career-oriented students seeking a certificate in Alcohol & Drug Studies, Human Services Generalist, or Mental Health Worker. In addition, students may continue on and complete an Associates of Science degree in one of these three educational areas. Our programs serve as an introduction to social work, social welfare, criminal justice, counseling, mental health, alcohol & drug counseling, and other helping professions for students planning advanced degrees in these fields. Coursework includes participation in internships or Cooperative Work Experience at various facilities. We also offer an Occupational Skills Award in Eating Disorders and Community-Based Corrections. This skills award may be obtained on its own or in addition to any of our certificate programs.
The mission of the Human Services program is to provide quality education for knowledge acquisition and skill development in the areas of assessment, intervention, treatment, advocacy, and support, on behalf of individuals seeking human services.
Our Alcohol and Drug Studies Program is accredited by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE).
Human Services Program Requirements and Road Maps
| Course | Title | Units |
| Year 1 - Fall | ||
| HS 100* | Intro to Human Services | 3 |
| HS 170* | Alcohol & Drugs in Society | 3 |
| HS 176 | Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| HS 101 | Addiction Studies/ Counseling | 3 |
| HS 105* | Ethical Issues and Clients' Rights | 3 |
| Year 1 - Spring | ||
| HS 131* | Multicultural Diversity in the US | 3 |
| HS 140* | Group Leadership and Group Process | 3 |
| HS 174 | Case Administration, Crisis Intervention and Referral | 3 |
| HS 177 | Family Dynamics of Addiction and Abuse | 3 |
| Year 2 - Fall | ||
| HS 110 | Field Instruction and Seminar 1 Prerequisite: Five HS Core Courses |
3.5 |
| HS 172 | Physiological Effects and Pharmacology of Alcohol and Drugs | 3 |
| Year 2 - Spring | ||
| HS 150 | Field Instruction and Seminar 2 Prerequisite: HS 110 Field Instruction and Seminar 1 |
3.5 |
| HS ### | Restricted Elective | 3 |
| Required: Select One Restricted Elective | ||
| HS 112 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 3 |
| HS 120 | Human Development in the Social Environment | 3 |
| HS 128 | Community Based Corrections | 3 |
| HS 171 | Substance Abuse Intervention | 3 |
| HS 220 | Benefits & Entitlements | 3 |
*Prerequisites (Human Services [HS] core courses) to HS 110 Fieldwork and Seminar
HS Core Courses: HS 100, HS 105, HS 131 (effective Fall 2022), HS 140, HS 170
| Course | Title | Unit |
| Year 1- Fall | ||
| HS 100* | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HS 120 | Human Development in the Social Environment | 3 |
| HS 170* | Alcohol and Other Drugs in Our Society | 3 |
| HS 105* | Ethical Issues and Clients' Rights | 3 |
| Year 1 - Spring | ||
| HS 131* | Multicultural and Diverse Populations in the US | 3 |
| HS 140* | Group Leadership and Group Process | 3 |
| HS 174 | Case Administration, Crisis Intervention and Referral | 3 |
| HS 177 | Family Dynamics of Addiction and Abuse | 3 |
| Year 2 - Fall | ||
| HS 110 | Field Instruction and Seminar 1 Prerequisites: Five HS Core Classes |
3.5 |
| HS 176 | Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| Year 2 - Spring | ||
| HS 150 | Field Instruction and Seminar 2 | 3.5 |
| HS ### | Restricted Elective | |
| Required: Select One Restricted Elective | ||
| HS 171 | Substance Abuse Intervention | 3 |
| HS 172 | Physiological Effects and Pharmacology of Alcohol and Drugs | 3 |
| HS 101 | Addiction Studies and Counseling | 3 |
| HS 112 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 3 |
| HS 187 | Juvenile Violence, Gangs, and Victims | 3 |
| HS 220 | Benefits and Entitlement | 3 |
| PSYC 25 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| SOC 1, 2, 10, or 20 | 3 |
*Prerequisites (Human Services [HS] core courses) to HS 110 Fieldwork and Seminar
HS Core Courses: HS 100, HS 105, HS 131 (effective Fall 2022), HS 140, HS 170
| Course | Title | Units |
| Year 1 - Fall | ||
| HS 100* | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HS 120* | Human Development in the Social Environment | 3 |
| HS 140* | Group Leadership and Group Process | 3 |
| HS 176 | Co-Occurring Disorders | 3 |
| HS 105 | Ethical Issue and Clients' Rights | 3 |
| Year 1 - Spring | ||
| HS 131 | Multicultural and Diverse Populations in the US | 3 |
| HS 174 | Case Administration, Crisis Intervention and Referral | 3 |
| HS 177 | Family Dynamics of Addiction and Abuse | 3 |
| HS 220 | Benefits and Entitlement | 3 |
| Year 1 - Summer | ||
| CWE 180 | MHW Cooperative Work Experience | 2 |
*Prerequisites (Human Services [HS] core courses) to HS 110 Fieldwork and Seminar
HS Core Courses: HS 100, HS 105, HS 131 (effective Fall 2022), HS 140, HS 170
| Course | Title | Units |
| HS 37 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| HS 187 | Juvenile Violence | 3 |
| HS 119 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| HS 128 | Community Based Corrections | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
| HS 181 | Introduction to Eating Disorders | 3 |
| HS 184 | Medical Asp. Eating Disorders | 3 |
| HS 185 | The Background and Treatment of Eating Disorders | 3 |
Students will be required to submit a current TB test and COVID-19 vaccine and booster to the student health center for official clearance prior to registering for HS 110 and HS 150 (Fieldwork and Seminar course). Some fieldwork sites may require a background/drug test, physical and health clearance, obtain professional liability insurance, hold a valid CPR card through the American Heart Association (no other providers), and proof of medical health insurance.
HS 110 and HS 150 courses are reserved only for students ready to enter their fieldwork and students will not be cleared to register until all of the requirements have been completed. Contact Chelsey Tyson at ctyson@saddleback.edu with any questions.