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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThe Social Services Assistant Certificate of Achievement provides a foundation for students interested in the fields of social services, human services, community outreach, and related areas. The certificate also offers a foundation for students interested in paraprofessional jobs in social service fields.\n\nTo acquire the **Social Services Assistant Certificate of Achievement**, it is necessary to complete the following courses:"
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          "text": "Required courses",
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          "code": "HUSR 111",
          "title": "Human Services in Contemporary Society",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "HUSR 124",
          "title": "Introduction to Case Management and Documentation",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HUSR 130",
          "title": "Essential Counseling Skills",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HUSR 199A",
          "title": "Seminar in Human Services",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "HUSR 199B",
          "title": "Work Experience Education/Internship in Human Services-Related Fields",
          "units": "2-3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 102",
          "title": "Major Social Problems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select ONE of the following courses:",
          "units": "3"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Administration of Justice",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AJ 250",
          "title": "Contemporary Issues in the Criminal Justice System",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV C1000",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development (formerly CD 106)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CD 208",
          "title": "Child, Family, and Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHST 150",
          "title": "Chicana/o/x Politics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CORR 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Corrections",
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          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "EGSS 110",
          "title": "Introduction to Ethnic Studies",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "EGSS 120",
          "title": "Introduction to Women's Studies",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "EGSS 130",
          "title": "Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HUSR 120",
          "title": "Introduction to Rehabilitation Services",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "HUSR 122",
          "title": "Introduction to Group Leadership and Process",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "HUSR 123",
          "title": "Drug Education and Prevention",
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          "indent": false
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          "title": "Introduction to Psychology (formerly PSY 101)",
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          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
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          "title": "Introduction to Psychology - Honors (formerly PSY 101H)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 114",
          "title": "Introduction to Abnormal Psychology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 121",
          "title": "Drugs, Society, and Behavior",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 127",
          "title": "Introduction to the Physiological Effects of Drugs of Abuse",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI C1000",
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          "indent": false
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          "title": "Introduction to Sociology - Honors (formerly SOC 101H)",
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          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 105",
          "title": "Introduction to Human Sexuality",
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          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 110",
          "title": "Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural Perspective",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 114",
          "title": "Hookups, Breakups, and Makeups",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 116",
          "title": "Power, Oppression, and Privilege: Race and Ethnic Relations",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 120",
          "title": "She, He, They: Intersections of Gender",
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          "indent": false
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          "code": "SOC 127",
          "title": "Introduction to Criminology",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 130",
          "title": "Introduction to Disability Studies",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "18-19"
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