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.
Apply for a Bachelors of Applied Science in Integrated Behavioral Health
SFCC offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Behavioral Health that builds on the knowledge and skills that graduates from ICS, AS, and other behavioral health, social or human services programs gained during their first two years in college.
After finishing the BAS in Integrated Behavioral Health program, including the hands-on training (field placement), you can become a certified Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS) in Washington State.
What is a BHSS?
Think of a BHSS as a qualified partner who works under the guidance of a licensed mental health professional. They use proven methods to support people with various behavioral health concerns.
Want to learn more?
Check out the University of Washington's About Behavioral Health Support Specialist page for details about becoming a BHSS
For more information about the BAS-IBH, please reach out to our Pathways Specialist (see “Contact Us” tab).
Application for the Integrated Behavioral Health Bachelor of Applied Science degree is now OPEN.
Please submit your application for the Fall 2024 quarter by clicking the button below and submitting the application form.