Advisement Tracks Courses

Advisement tracks should be planned in consultation with the Human Services Advisor. A study plan should be approved before enrollment in the classes.

Note: With prior approval of the advisor, other courses may be included in these advisement tracks. If you have questions about academic advising, please contact your advisor: Lorraine Klein at (714) 278-3015

Advisement Track Courses in PDF

A. Mental Health (18 Units)

This track permits an emphasis in either counseling or clinical social work, depending upon the student's educational and career goals.  It prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of settings and for graduate work in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or marriage and family therapy.  Students planning to enter a graduate program should become familiar with the prerequisites for their specific program.

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B. Administration and Community Practice (18 Units)

For students wishing to pursue graduate study in social work administration and policy, community organization, and planning to enter one of these graduate programs should become familiar with the required prerequisites for their specific graduate program.

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C. Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention (18 Units)

This advisement track offers courses for students planning to work with drug/lcohol dependent clients and their families.  Once students complete a bachelor's degree in Human Services with this track, they are eligible to take the California Association for Alcohol / Drug Educators Certification Exam.

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D. Elementary Education (18 Units)

This track is for students who are planning careers in teaching elementary school. One of the admission requirements for the multiple subject credential program is to establish subject matter competency by passing the Multiple Subject CSET. In order to strengthen weak academic areas, students are advised to take courses in subject areas where they feel least prepared. Students may obtain further information regarding teaching credential requirements in the Center for Careers in Teaching (CCT) located in Humanities 113 (278-7130). The CCT website (http://www.fullerton.edu/cct/) provides detailed information about the CSET and other credential admission requirements. The following courses will assist students in preparing for the CSET.

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E. Gerontology (18 Units)

This track serves as a valuable adjunct for students preparing to work directly or indirectly with older persons.  Job opportunities for students who have academic preparation in gerontology are available in community agencies servicing the older adult, long-term care facilities, hospitals, senior citizen living facilities, community recreation, and senior centers.

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F. Persons with Disabilities (18):

This advisement track is designed for students who will be serving, directly or indirectly, persons with disabilities and their families.  It prepares students to work in a variety of community agencies serving persons with disabilities.  Academically, it assists in preparing students for entry into the CSUF special education credential program, leading to eligibility for a master's degree in special education. 

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G. Individualized Track:

In addition to tracks A-F, it maybe possible to develop an individualized track. This is permitted only when the following conditions are met:

a) the track must be in an area clearly within the scope of Human Services as understood by the Department.
b) it must be possible for the content needed to be met fully by existing University courses and resources.
c) it must be clear that the proposed track would not be adequately addressed by an existing Human Services track or University degree program.
d) the proposed track must be of significant interest to the Department as possible added track.

Individualized tracks require exceptionally close work with a faculty adviser and are subject to review and approval by the Department. Examples of possible individualized tracks are gerontology, substance abuse, and contexts for human services management or intervention other than community organization and agencies. 

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The following website, http://www.assist.org is an excellent resource to see
which community college courses are acceptable to the Human Services major.