Associate Degree
Riverside Campus
The Human Services Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at Rogue Community College helps you build the skills to support individuals, families and communities in meaningful ways. Through classroom learning and practical experience, you prepare for entry-level roles in settings such as senior services, crisis support, corrections, recreation, residential programs and chemical dependency treatment. You also begin the educational training needed to pursue Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Level 1 certification, which can help you enter the workforce quickly and grow in the addictions field.
As an RCC Human Services student, you learn how to communicate effectively, apply ethical practices and provide coordinated, client-centered care. The program also helps you understand the broader social systems that shape people’s lives, giving you a strong foundation for future careers or transfer pathways in social work, psychology or other helping professions.
Program Highlights
In this program, you learn how to support and advocate for people in diverse communities while gaining hands-on experience through coursework and practicum placements.
- Training that prepares you for entry-level roles in social and human service settings.
- Coursework that is aligned with CADC Level 1 educational requirements.
- A focus on ethical practice, active listening and client-centered communication.
- Practical experience that helps you enter the workforce quickly.
- Preparation for transfer pathways in social work, psychology and other human service fields.
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