College Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Human Services Certificate
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CONTACT
Donna Rowe, 413.552.2029, drowe@hcc.edu
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Human Services Certificate is appropriate for those considering a career change into the Human Services field as well as those in the field who may want to upgrade their skills and knowledge. It is also part of a career ladder leading toward the Associate Degree in Human Services/Social Work Transfer. The program offers an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills which will enable individuals to work in a variety of areas. There are specialization courses from which students may select, depending on their areas of interest.
Opportunities in human services are available in human service agencies, community action programs, community organizing, day care centers, educational settings, community health settings, work with the elderly, correctional facilities, substance abuse programs, and with those individuals who may have emotional, physical, or developmental disabilities.
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