Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

82%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

24:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,587

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

School Map

Human Services Degree

The human services program at San Bernardino Valley 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.

Learn more by requesting information now!

San Bernardino Valley College

3300 College Dr, San Bruno, CA

About
San Bernardino Valley College, located in located in San Bernardino, California, was founded in 1926 and is the fifth oldest two year institution in the state. When first established the school maintained two temporary sites located in high schools and had an initial enrollment of 140 students. The school currently maintains an annual enrollment of over 25,000 students and maintain its facilities and programs through a yearly budget of nearly sixty million dollars. The school has two campuses and nearly a 1000 part and full time faculty and a staff of nearly 500 all working to ensure that services, programs and facilities meet and exceed the needs of current and future students.

Academics
Students will be able to choose from programs that allow for academic transfer or assist in workforce development through training in a high demand field. Academic transfer is accomplished through a two year program that emulates the course of study and curriculum a student pursuing a bachelor's degree would. Upon completion the student will be able to apply to a four year institution, and if accepted enter as a junior to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Students applying to public colleges and universities in California will be assisted in the transfer process by agreements in place easing requirements and guaranteeing admissions if certain criteria are met. Transfer to out of state or private institutions will have separate requirements that should be discussed with a counselor.

Career training programs are aimed at providing educational and skill development that will allow an individual to pursue a successful career upon completion. Courses are mix of traditional and practical settings, providing theory as well as practice in regards to the types of activities and skills necessary in order to be considered for employment. Programs typically take two years to complete, though some may have shorter durations, such as six, nine or twelve months. Upon completion students will receive a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and assists in the procurement of employment by bolstering employer conference.

Admissions and Financial Aid
San Bernardino Valley College is a public, two year open enrollment institution dedicated to providing opportunities for all interested residents in its service area. Individuals wishing to enroll must complete an application for admission, provide any previous transcripts and standardized test scores, as well as pay all accrued fees. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration, and are also encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in orientation prior to their first registration.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided within which will be used by the school to determine the extent of one's needs and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for every year. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional tax and financial information as part of new regulations governing the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Bernardino Valley College has offered the following program levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award16
Associate's Degree39

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male10
Female45

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Black19
Hispanic24
White8
Multiple Races1

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

Upon completion of the Human Services program at San Bernardino Valley College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

accrediation - SELECT Campus_Name, Campus_IPEDS_UnitID, Agency_Name,clean_program_name as Program_Name,Accreditation_Type,Accreditation_Status,Accreditation_Date_Type,Periods,cipcode,entity_id FROM `college_accreditations_2015` ca left join `college_accreditations_program_names` capn on capn.program_name = ca.Program_Name WHERE `entity_id` = '123527' AND `Last Action` = ''

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, San Bernardino Valley College may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

San Bernardino Valley College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the CCCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
  • Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
  • Football (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball