Human Services Degree

The human services program at Lassen Community College prepare students for careers as a social and human service assistant, community health worker, or community and social service specialist. The program focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services, as well as preparing individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Program courses include: social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, and social services law and administration. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Lassen Community College

900 Fallon Sreet, Oakland, CA

No matter your interest, Lassen Community College has a program that is right for you. The college offers 35 Associate Degree programs, 10 transfer programs, eight University Studies Associate Degree Emphases, three General Studies Associate Degree Emphases, and 16 Career Technical Education Associate Degrees. Best of all tuition is $46 per unit for California residents.

Associate degree programs offered that transfer to a four year college are in Administration of Justice, Associate in Arts Degree in Art History, Associate in Arts Degree in Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree in Studio Art, Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration, and the Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Lassen Community College is located in Susanville, California, which is in northeast California. There are many great events in the area such as motor sports, the Historic Susanville Festival, The Chocolate Festival, boating, Calling All Susan's Party, free chamber mixers, hiking, fishing, hunting, skiing, Bike Challenge, basketball, shopping, dances, the Lassen County Fair, rodeo, carnivals and a whole lot more.

The school serves the community by offering non-credit classes that help students improve their careers. These classes are part of the schools instructional program and are not part of the traditional academic program.

Students who would like to continue their athletic careers at Lassen Community College can compete in baseball, basketball, rodeo, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling.

Lassen Community College welcomes veterans and dependents who would like to further their education. The college works closely with veterans to ensure a smooth transition from military life to the classroom.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lassen Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $83330
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $78120

Social and Human Service Assistants

Description

Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and human service assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $38670
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $40650

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Description

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, community and social service specialists, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $56110
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $50160

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).