Tuition at Fresno City College is $46 per unit.

1. Social Work and Human Services for Transfer Degree (F.7635.AA-T)
   • Students will complete 29-34 major units combined with general education courses for a minimum of 60 semester units, for a total of $2,760 in tuition costs.
2. Human Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Degree (F.7951.AS)
   • Students will complete 37-38 major units combined with general education courses for a minimum of 60 semester units, for a total of $2,760 in tuition costs.
3. Human Services, Pre-Social Work Degree (F.7633.AS)
   • Students will complete 30 major units combined with general education courses for a minimum of 60 semester units, for a total of $2,760 in tuition costs.
4. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate (F.7951.CA)
   • Students will complete 37-38 units for a total of $1,702-$1,748 in tuition costs.
5. Pre-Social Work Certificate (F.7633.CA)
   • Students will complete 30 units for a total of $1,306 in tuition costs.
6. Elder Care Human Services Certificate (F.7634.CA)
   • Students will complete 18 units for a total of $828 in tuition costs.

Required Fees:

• Health fee ($21 per semester, $13 if off campus/online per semester)
• Associated Student Body fee ($2 per semester, but opportunity to waive the fee at the time of registration if the student so chooses)

Optional Fees:

• Parking pass ($30 per semester) – This fee is waived for the Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 semesters
• Student ID card (Now Free)

Other Fees:

• FOR STUDENTS COMPLETING THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE: Substance Use Disorder Counselor Certification ($25-$100, depending on certifying agency)

A student can pay in one or a combination of ways: directly using a credit card, through a grant (review our Financial Aid videos below for grant information), or with a scholarship or fee waiver through partner programs:

• Financial Aid
  • What is the FAFSA?
  • FAFSA: Creating an FSA ID
  • What is Verification?
  • What does SAP stand for?
• Upward Mobility Pathways
  (also known as Reading and Beyond)
  • Upward Mobility Overview Video
• Workforce Connection
  (also known as Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board)
  • Workforce Connection Overview Video
• CalWORKs
  • CalWORKs Overview Video

1. Social Work and Human Services for Transfer Degree (F.7635.AA-T)

• This associate in arts for transfer degree is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in social work or a similar major at a CSU campus. The degree will acquaint students with the fundamentals of the human services system and the profession of Social Work.
• Completion of this degree may lead to employment as a social work aide or in administrative positions, with great potential for advancement, in a human services agency. Students may also qualify for an entry level client service position at a private or non-profit human service agency.
• More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Social Work and Human Services (emsicc.com)

2. Human Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Degree (F.7951.AS)

• This associate in science degree is designed for students interested in working in the field of chemical dependency or substance use disorders. Students may seek employment as a Substance Abuse Counselor at a county, state, or federally funded organization or facility. Students completing the associate degree may find higher level of employment and advancement than those who complete the certificate alone.
• Completion of this degree confirms the education portion of the California State Substance Use Disorder Certification. Completion of the certification includes: 36 educational units, passing a state test administered by one of the three certifying agencies and completing an additional 2400 +/- hours of work experience. Once students are registered with one of the certifying agencies, they have five years to complete their educational units, testing, and required work experience.
• The core classes of this degree are accredited by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and recognized by the other counselor certification organizations in California.
• More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Option (emsicc.com)

3. Human Services, Pre-Social Work Degree (F.7633.AS)

• This associate in science degree is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a social service setting or to transfer as a junior to a baccalaureate degree program in Social Work. This degree is for the person who has a strong desire to help people who traditionally have been underrepresented within the larger society and require interventions and assistance in increasing control of their personal destinies.
• Completion of this degree may lead to employment as a social work aide or in administrative positions, with great potential for advancement, in a human services agency. Students may also qualify for an entry level client service position at a private or non-profit human service agency.
• More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Human Services Pre-Social Work (emsicc.com)

4. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate (F.7951.CA)

• This certificate of achievement is designed for students interested in working in the field of chemical dependency or substance use disorders. This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment at a county, state, or federally funded organization or facility.
• Completion of this certificate confirms the education portion of the California State Substance Use Disorder Certification. Completion of the certification includes: 36 educational units, passing a state test administered by one of the three certifying agencies and completing an additional 2400 +/- hours of work experience. Once students are registered with one of the certifying agencies, they have five years to complete their educational units, testing, and required work experience.
• This certificate is accredited by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and recognized by the other certifying organizations in California.
• More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Option (emsicc.com)

5. Pre-Social Work Certificate (F.7633.CA)

• This certificate of achievement is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a social service setting (example: social work assistant). This program is for the person who has a strong desire to help people who traditionally have been underrepresented within the larger society and require interventions and assistance in increasing control of their personal destinies. These introductory courses will give the student a good fundamental working knowledge of the social services system.
• Completion of this degree may lead to employment as a social work aide or in administrative positions, with great potential for advancement, in a human services agency. Students may also qualify for an entry level client service position at a private or non-profit human service agency.
• More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Human Services Pre-Social Work Option (emsicc.com)

6. Elder Care Human Services Certificate (F.7634.CA)

• This certificate of achievement is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a social service setting (example: social work assistant). This program is for the person with a strong desire to help people who traditionally have been underrepresented within the larger society and require interventions and assistance in increasing control of their personal destinies. These introductory courses will give the student a good fundamental working knowledge of the social services system.
• Completion of this degree may lead to employment as a social work aide or in administrative positions, with great potential for advancement, in a human services agency. Students may also qualify for an entry level client service position at a private or non-profit human service agency.
• More information on related careers can be found here: Career Coach - Human Services Pre-Social Work Option (For Elder Care)

Yes! However, every 4-year college accepts coursework differently. It is recommended that students intending to transfer to a CSU should complete the CSU-General Education pattern, and those planning to attend a UC should complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum pattern. Students should work with a counselor to create a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP-C) to confirm they complete courses best suited for their academic and career path.

Courses completed in the Human Services certificate programs may be applicable to additional certificates or associate degree programs. Students should meet with a counselor to confirm courses and certificates are completed in the appropriate order.

Fresno City College uses the same registration system as all California Community Colleges. A student must apply through CCCApply, if not already a California Community College student, to receive a student identification number. Once you have a student identification number, you may schedule a counselor appointment to discuss the program and create a Student Educational Plan (SEP). This plan will guide your course selection and registration through Self-Service.

For more assistance with applying to Fresno City College, please access one or more of the resources below:

Initial Steps: Apply to Fresno City College | Fresno City College

If you are a first-time student, transfer student, high school student, graduating senior, or returning student you can start by submitting the appropriate application to Fresno City College through the link provided above.

College Relations: College Relations Office | Fresno City College

Students may receive additional support through our College Relations and Outreach office. This team of counselors specializes in assisting new college students from application to advising courses to attending their first day of class.

Courses may be offered face-to-face or online, with courses available during the day and evening. Students may choose to enroll full time (12+ units) or part-time (1-11 units).

1. Social Work and Human Services for Transfer Degree (F.7635.AA-T)

• Requires 29-34 major units combined with the CSU-GE Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern for a minimum of 60 transferable units. Students who enroll full-time may complete this degree in four semesters.

2. Human Services, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Degree (F.7951.AS)

• Requires 37-38 major units that combine with one of three general education patterns for a minimum of 60 semester units. Students who enroll full-time may complete this degree in four semesters.

3. Human Services, Pre-Social Work Degree (F.7633.AS)

• Requires 30 major units that combine with one of three general education patterns for a minimum of 60 semester units. Students who enroll full-time may complete this degree in four semesters.

4. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate (F.7951.CA)

• Requires 37-38 units that must be completed in the proper sequence. Students who enroll full-time may complete this certificate in 3 semesters.

5. Pre-Social Work Certificate (F.7633.CA)

• Requires 30 units that must be completed in the proper sequence. Students who enroll full-time may complete this certificate in two semesters.

6. Elder Care Human Services Certificate (F.7634.CA)

Requires 18 units that must be completed in the proper sequence. Students may complete this certificate in 2 semesters.

As part of each Human Services degree or certificate program, students are required to complete a work experience/practicum course (HS 19A/HS 19B) which requires placement at a volunteer or paid work site at a human services agency. Students are responsible for securing their site placement, though faculty may serve as a resource to connect with potential employers and internship providers.

Students may also receive job and internship placement assistance through our Career and Employment Center: Career And Employment Center | Fresno City College