If you enjoy helping people, empathize with others, and are passionate about being an advocate, a career in social or community services might be the right fit for you.

Integrated Community Services courses explore interpersonal communication, restorative justice, counseling techniques, social policy, and many more subjects. They prepare you to work in a rewarding and challenging field with a high demand for well-prepared providers.

ICS classes are offered online and on-ground, and students can start in any quarter of the academic year. Many students work in the field while taking classes. Whether you want to help youth, adults, or seniors, a degree or certificate in Integrated Community Services will enable you to make a positive difference in neighborhood centers, child protective agencies, work release programs, residential facilities, and a variety of other settings.

SFCC offers a two-year associates degree as well as three certificates in ICS, preparing students either to enter their chosen career directly or to transfer into a bachelor’s program.

Do you want to go further?

SFCC offers a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Integrated Behavioral Health is designed for students who have an associate in applied science (AAS) degree in a social or human services field such as Addiction Studies (AS) or Integrated Community Services (ICS).

The BAS degree builds on the knowledge and skills that graduates gained during their first two years in college. In this program, you will learn how to help people in a way that takes the whole person into account.

Upon completion, you will be able to pursue a master’s degree or work in a variety of settings such as behavioral health, primary care, re-entry programs, and many others.

You can find more information about the BAS-IBH by clicking below, or reach out to our Guided Pathways Specialist (see “Contact Us” tab).

Are you a licensed provider and need classes to complete the Substance Use Disorder Professional Credential through the Department of Health? Learn more about the SCC Substance Use Disorder Professional Alternative Training Program.