The Human Services Department consists of the following programs: Addiction Studies, Paraprofessional Training,
Early Childhood Education, Foster Parenting, Gerontology paraprofessional, Interpreter Training Special Education
Paraprofessional and Social Services, and Interpreter Training. These programs lead both to two-year degrees as
well as professional certification and thus have a dual aspect in the curriculum. Students pursuing studies in
these areas are required to follow a prescribed curriculum leading to certification and/or the applicable
two-year degrees.
Consistent with the mission and goal statement of SFCC, the courses of study in the Human Services area of
instruction are designed to facilitate professionalism for the job market and thus are tailored toward specific
courses which enhance the professional preparation of the students. This aspect sets the Human Services student
apart from the more liberal arts oriented requirements of the traditional, purely academic disciplines. Again,
this design is deliberate and serves the intended purpose of preparation for the job market and is, therefore,
true to the stated mission and goals of the division.