Social Work & Human Services: Advocacy Certificate - recommended course sequence
The Social Work and Human Services Advocacy major offers an interdisciplinary approach to developing the skills necessary for human rights advocacy. In today's complex society, social service agencies are tasked with addressing the economic and emotional needs of individuals facing difficulties. These agencies require responsible individuals with some college education to provide a range of services. The Social Work and Human Services Advocacy program prepares students for entry-level work in community-based settings.
For students interested in a Degree, a Social Work and Human Services: Advocacy major is available.
Employment options include working with non-profit agencies as well as local, state and federal agencies. Examples of these agencies are job training programs, residential settings and private social service agencies.
Social Work & Human Services: Addiction Studies - recommended course sequence
The Social Work and Human Services: Addiction Studies Certificate of Achievement provides the educational foundation necessary for certification as a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT) through the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Students completing the coursework are eligible to sit for the certifying exam to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The Santa Rosa Junior College Social Work and Human Services: Addiction Studies program is accredited by CCAPP.
The Social Work and Human Services: Addiction Studies certificate offers academic preparation and field experience to work in addiction counseling and treatment. It covers a broad range of topics, including drug education and prevention approaches, treatment issues, counseling skills, ethical considerations, and practical knowledge of drugs and their effects. The program prepares students for entry-level work in community settings. For those interested in pursuing an associate degree, a Social Work and Human Services: Addiction Studies major is also available.
Employment options include working with non-profit agencies as well as local, state and federal agencies. Examples of these agencies are job training programs, residential settings and private social service agencies.
Social Work & Human Services: Recovery & Academic Success - Recommended Course Sequence
The Social Work and Human Services Foundations in Recovery and Academic Success skills certificate is an interdisciplinary approach to prepare students for college who are early in recovery. Collegiate recovery promotes education as a related protective social determinant of health and wellness for students in the process of recovery. Students completing this certificate will be better prepared to complete their educational goals as they pursue careers across all disciplines.