Human Services Degree

The human services program at Santa Ana 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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Santa Ana College

10801 E. Valley Mall, El Monte, CA

Santa Ana College (SAC) is one of the larger community colleges in California, offering Associate's Degrees, professional career training, and higher education for students planning to transfer to four-year universities. SAC boasts an award-winning faculty and provides a high-quality education at an affordable price.  Academic and vocational study areas at SAC include business, science, technology, athletics, arts and entertainment.  Smaller classes at SAC allow for individualized attention.

Students enrolled in one of SAC's occupational/vocational programs have opportunities to participate in field experiences through the college's Service Learning Center.

SAC Mission

The mission of Santa Ana College is to be a leader and partner in meeting the intellectual, cultural, technological, workforce and economic development needs of our diverse community. Santa Ana College prepares students for transfer, employment, careers and lifelong intellectual pursuit in a dynamic learning environment.

History

Santa Ana College was founded in 1921.

SAC had many Japanese American students through the early 1940s, and as part of the "California Nisei College Diploma Project, SAC is currently seeking information about its Japanese Americans students who were forced to interrupt their studies during World War II, when many of them were forced to enter internment camps. These students or their families will receive honorary diplomas at the SAC 2011 spring commencement.

Academics

Santa Ana College follows the semester calendar, with a fall, spring and summer semester.  In addition to regularly scheduled on-campus classes each semester, there are "special interest schedules" that include 8-week classes, honors classes, online/TV classes, weekend classes, and Public Service Institute (PSI) Seminars.

Colleges and Schools

Because Santa Ana is a two-year community college, rather than schools or colleges, it has departments.  The SAC academic and vocational education departments are:

• Academic Computing Center
• Accounting
• Art
• Auto Technology/Diesel
• Anthropology/Sociology/Women's Studies
• Biology
• Business Administration 
• Business Applications 
• Chemistry
• Child Development
• Computer Science
• Counseling
• Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice Academies
• Dance
• Distance Education
• Economics
• Electronics Technology
• Engineering
• English/ESL
• Ethnic Studies
• Family & Consumer Studies
• Fashion Design & Merchandising
• Fire Technology
• Earth Science/Geology
• Geography
• History
• Human Development
• International Business
• Internet Courses
• Journalism
• Legal Assistant
• Library Technology
• Life Sciences (see Biology)
• Management/Marketing
• Machine Technology
• Mathematics
• Modern Languages
• Music
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Occupational Therapy
• Paralegal
• Pharmacy Technician
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Reading
• Speech
• Speech Language Pathology Assistant
• Television Courses
• TV/Video Communications
• Theatre Arts
• Women's Studies

Student Life

SAC offers many student services, as well as opportunities for leadership and extracurricular activities.  Student services include academic advising, counseling, a student development program, citizenship services, student organizations, a college bookstore, and more.

Athletics

The Santa Ana College athletics program includes many intercollegiate sports.  The Santa Ana "Dons" compete in the following sports:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Track and Field
• Water Polo
• Wrestling

Women's Sports:

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Community Life

Santa Ana College is part of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, with a main office in Santa Ana, CA.  The college district dedicates efforts to researching the local community to gain a better understanding of its constituents.  These efforts help with educational planning and the services offered to students and the community.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santa Ana College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

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

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

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