SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT
Associate of Science Degree Human Services · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Social Services Assistant Associate of Science degree provides a foundation for students interested in the fields of social services, human services, community outreach, and related areas. The degree also offers a basis for students interested in paraprofessional jobs in social service fields.
To acquire the Social Services Assistant Associate of Science Degree, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 15-16 | |
| HUSR 111 | Human Services in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| HUSR 124 | Introduction to Case Management and Documentation | 3 |
| HUSR 130 | Essential Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HUSR 199A | Seminar in Human Services | 1 |
| HUSR 199B | Work Experience Education/Internship in Human Services-Related Fields | 2-3 |
| SOC 102 | Major Social Problems | 3 |
| Select ONE of the following courses: | 3 | |
| AJ 101 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 250 | Contemporary Issues in the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development (formerly CD 106) | 3 |
| CD 208 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CHST 150 | Chicana/o/x Politics | 3 |
| CORR 101 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| EGSS 110 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| EGSS 120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| EGSS 130 | Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies | 3 |
| HUSR 120 | Introduction to Rehabilitation Services | 3 |
| HUSR 122 | Introduction to Group Leadership and Process | 3 |
| HUSR 123 | Drug Education and Prevention | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (formerly PSY 101) | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors (formerly PSY 101H) | 3 |
| PSY 114 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 121 | Drugs, Society, and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 127 | Introduction to the Physiological Effects of Drugs of Abuse | 3 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology (formerly SOC 101) | 3 |
| orSOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors (formerly SOC 101H) | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural Perspective | 3 |
| SOC 114 | Hookups, Breakups, and Makeups | 3 |
| SOC 116 | Power, Oppression, and Privilege: Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SOC 120 | She, He, They: Intersections of Gender | 3 |
| SOC 127 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| SOC 130 | Introduction to Disability Studies | 3 |
| Total | 18-19 | |