Welcome to the Social Work & Human Services Program

The Social Work and Human Services program offers certificates, associate degrees, and transfer pathways to higher degrees in the human services and addiction field. Our programs can be completed in as little as two years and provide educational training designed to prepare students for careers as human service professionals.

Social Work and Human Services Careers

  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment
  • Wellness Coaches
  • Housing and Basic Needs Services
  • Harm Reduction Advocacy & Support
  • Family & Community Support Agencies
  • Mental Health Services
  • Senior Support Services
  • Disability Support Agencies
  • Youth Services

Program Pathways

Pathway

Addiction Counseling

Prepares students for careers as Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors, with a curriculum aligned to state certification standards.

Pathway

Certified Wellness Coach

Meets HCAI's educational requirements for Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) certification, preparing students for entry-level behavioral health roles supporting children and youth.

Pathway

Transfer

Builds a foundation in human services and advocacy that meets lower-division requirements for transfer to four-year universities in related majors.

Accreditations and Designations

Accreditations & Designations

CCAPP Accredited CAADE Accredited CADTP Accredited HCAI Designated — Certified Wellness Coach

The Addiction Counseling pathway is accredited by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE), and the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP), preparing students specifically for careers as Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors in the State of California.

Our program has also been officially designated by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) as a Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) Designated Education Program. Students who complete the required coursework and fieldwork are eligible to apply for CWC certification upon graduation. Certification is not automatic; visit our Certified Wellness Coach page for full pathway requirements.

The Social Work & Human Services Program is located in the Student Services Division of Santa Rosa Junior College. The Counseling Department maintains the program.