Community Social Services/Substance Abuse (COSER)

COSER 21: Psychology/Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse (3&nbsp;units)
COSER 29: Working with Diverse Populations (3 units)
COSER 476C: Cooperative Education (Internship) (3 units)
COSER 42: Counseling Skills and Substance Abuse (3 units)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Turn Your Life Experience into a Career

Our program offers flexible entry, hands-on training, and strong community connections to prepare you for work in social services, substance abuse counseling, and case management.

No prior experience or degree is needed, just a commitment to making a difference. With pathways to employment, further training, and transfer opportunities, COSER provides the support and education you need to create change in your community.

COSER prepares you for work in:

Social services
Substance abuse counseling
Case management

Start any semester, study in the evening: You can begin classes in any semester. All of our courses are offered in the evening; perfect for working students.
No GED required, support built in: There's no GED required, and support is built in through tutoring and mentoring with Street Scholars.
Free laptops loans and computer training: Need a laptop? We've got you covered with a free laptop loan program and computer training to build your skills.
Everyone is welcome, with costs covered: COSER welcomes all students, including those with criminal records, and offers financial aid that doesn't require taking out loans. We even help with book costs, because your success should never be out of reach.

Associate of Arts Degree (AA) – 62-63 Units

Awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the major course and General Education requirements. ENGL 1A Composition and Reading (4 units) is also required.