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Human Services Paraprofessional Certificate

Total Units:
18

First Year

Semester 1

9 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
SWHS 300 Z
Introduction to Social Work & Human Services
3
F, S
SWHS 302 Z
Introduction to Psychology of Human Relations
3
F, S
SWHS 350
Ethical Issues in Social Work/Human Services
3
F
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

9 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
SWHS 331
Cross Cultural Psychology or
3
F, S
PSYC 368
Cross Cultural Psychology
3
F, S
PSYC C1000 Z
General Principles
3
F, S
SWHS Elective (see list below) 1
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1SWHS Elective List:

ADMJ 300 Introduction to Administration of Justice (3)

  ANTH 310 Cultural Anthropology (3)

  ECE 312 Child Development (3)

  ECE 314 The Child, the Family and the Community (3)

  ENGWR 302 Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking (3)

  HIST 331 Women in American History (3)

  PHIL 310 Introduction to Ethics (3)

  PSYC 312 Biological Psychology (4)

  PSYC 320 Social Psychology (3)

  PSYC 340 Abnormal Behavior (3)

  PSYC 356 Human Sexuality (3)

  PSYC 370 Human Development: A Life Span (3)

  SJS 300 Introduction to Social Justice Studies (3)

  SOC 300 Introductory Sociology (3)

  SOC 301 Social Problems (3)

  SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3)

  SOC 341 Sex and Gender in the U.S. (3)

  SOC 379 Making Social Change (3)

  SWHS 340 Introduction to Chemical Dependency (3)

SWHS 360 Techniques of Interviewing and Counseling (3)

  SWHS 365 Techniques of Group Counseling (3)

Notes:

Please note that SWHS 350 is only scheduled in the Fall term.


Program Description: The Human Services Paraprofessional Certificate prepares students for employment in entry-level paraprofessional positions in human services settings. Coursework focuses on skill development around core competencies for basic practice, including: interpersonal communication, case notes/writing/documentation, and ethical & professional behavior. This program is aligned with coursework for the Human Services Specialist Certificate and SWHS General AA degree, allowing students to continue forward in their career and educational pathways, if desired.


Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 09, 2025

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