Mission of the Program

The Modesto Junior College Human Service Programs provide the necessary theoretical foundation, historical perspectives, professional values, and clinical skills for paraprofessionals involved in the delivery of social services in various community based social work and counseling agencies.

Overview of the Program

The various programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in Human Service Organizations, as well as to upgrade and enhance the knowledge and skill set of current employees in the profession.

The Human Service Programs also provide a basis for future academic training leading to advanced degrees in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, and Behavioral Analysis.

Degrees, Certificates, and Skill Recognitions are available in Human Services Generalist, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Gerontology, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.  The Chemical Dependency Counseling program is accredited by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE).  This is a new website for CAADE: https://dev.caade.org.  Explore the Human Services professional by visiting the Bureau of Human Services Occupational Outlook Handbook 

• Social and Human Services Assistant
• Duties of a Human Services Worker

Human Services Program of Modesto Junior College

HUMAN SERVICES COURSE OFFERING SCHEDULE

Interim Program Coordinator:

Venesse Metcalf
metcalfv@mjc.edu
Founders Hall 160J

 

HUMAN SERVICES MENTOR

Tasha Williams

williamsta@yosemite.edu

Founders Hall 160J

(209) 548-5742

Adjunct Faculty

• Dr. Shelly Fichtenkort
• Venesse Metcalf, MS
• Tracey Potts, MA
• Dr. Layla Spain
• Terry Sparks, MS
• Ruthie Torres, MFT
• Dr. Cheryl Williams-Jackson
• Dr. Maiko Xiong 

Documents

• Human Services Program Overview
• Human Services Course Learning Outcomes
• California Association of Alcohol and Drug Education (CAADE) and MJC Chemical Dependency Counseling Program Alignment
• California Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification