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Cypress College Human Services Department

We are proud to offer the basic academic preparation necessary to enter this field. Our programs provide the foundation for higher level degrees and management positions in a variety of human services agencies. Our faculty are specially trained and many work in or have worked in the field of their specialty. Certificates and/or an Associate of Arts degree in Human Services are available.

The department of Human Services has been part of Cypress College since 1982. The Human Services program at Cypress College is accredited by the CAADE
(The California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators). CAADE is one of the credentialing organization included in the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs directory meeting the minimum criteria for Alcohol and Drug Counseling.

Certificates Programs in Human Services 

Alcohol & Drug Programs
Eating Disorders
Basic and Advanced Family Studies
Human Services Generalist
Gerontology
Human Services Generalist
Victimology
Criminology

Each Specialization recommends a core of required including fieldwork experience and 6to 12 units of specialization courses. The curriculum are designed in a way that students with interests in several areas can completer more than one certificate program in an effective and efficient manner.

Associate of Arts Degree in Human Services

The Human Services Program for the Associate of Arts Degree prepares students for a variety of careers in private social services agencies. Course work includes completion of 24 units plus 12 elective units in one or more specialty areas of Alcohol and Drug Studies, Eating Disorders, Family Studies, Human Services Generalists, and Victimology. To earn an Associate's Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a minimum of a "C"; (2) 25 units of General Education Requirements; (3) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; (4) and with overall Grade Point Average of 2.0. At least 50% of all courses work must be completed at Cypress College.

Faculty

Human Services instructors at Cypress College currently work, or have worked in the fields which they provide instruction. Consequently, they offer a broad range of  direct experience to the students. Strong emphasis is placed on practical application of theoretical knowledge to solve problems and to meet the growing needs of our communities.

Full-time Faculty

Lucinda Alibrandi, Ph.D., Dept. Coordinator

Adams, III Virgil M.A.
Zager, Gary M.F.C.C.

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