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Human Services

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Jobs available locally

2,118

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$28,822 – $57,785

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Jobs available locally

1,554

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$75,371 – $199,645

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

Jobs available locally

8,828

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$38,078 – $109,937

Program Level:

Degrees, Certificates, Online

Program Type:

Face-to-Face, Fully Online, Hybrid

Department:

Public Policy & Service

Institute:

Public Service

College:

SAC

What is the program?

This program trains you to assist people with substance use disorders and prepares you for licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or certification as a Prevention Specialist. LCDC is the only mental health counseling license in Texas that requires an associate degree instead of a master’s degree.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn how to work directly with clients in prevention and treatment settings. You’ll gain an understanding of human services theory and practices, along with professional, ethical and legal considerations. Courses are designed to meet LCDC licensing requirements and provide a strong foundation for other careers in mental health.

What can I do with this course of study?

This program prepares you to seek licensure as an LCDC or certification as a Prevention Specialist to begin working in the field immediately. With an associate degree, you can seek employment in mental health/human services settings or you can transfer to selected university bachelor's degree programs to continue your education in the field.

What's special about the program?

This is the only academic program in San Antonio at an accredited college that meets the state's educational requirements for LCDC licensure. This program also offers certification programs for students with bachelor’s degrees in approved areas of study who seek licensure as a chemical dependency counselor. All our faculty members are professional clinicians, with one or more state-level professional licenses. We work with real clients and bring that expertise to you to prepare you for a service-oriented career helping individuals and families.

Contact Us

Suzanne Davis-Thomas
Associate Professor
Nursing & Allied Heath Complex (NAHC) 333
(210) 486-1260
sdavis-thomas@dos5.net

Dr. Leonard Lira
Chair
NAHC 309
(210) 486-1321
llira20@dos5.net

Dr. Kathryn Miller
Professor
NAHC 333
(210) 486-1260
kmiller@dos5.net

Melissa Cardenas
Instructor
NAHC 333
(210) 486-1260
mcardenas21@dos5.net

Isela Argenal
Academic Unit Assistant
NAHC 303
(210) 486-1313
iargenal@dos5.net

Marcus Dlugosz
Administrative Assistant
NAHC 303
(210) 486-1315
mdlugosz@dos5.net