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.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 9 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
HSV 113 - Introduction to Human Services Credit(s): 3
PSY 110(B) - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 15-16 CREDITS

Select 5 from the following

COM 150(C) - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
DFS 101(C) - Introduction to Deaf Studies Credit(s): 3
DFS 104(C) - Deaf Culture Credit(s): 3
EDU 110 - Children, Families, School, and Community Credit(s): 3
EDU 203 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children Credit(s): 3
EDU 208 - Introduction to Teaching Students with Exceptional Learning Needs Credit(s): 3
GRT 110(B) - Introduction to the Study of Aging Credit(s): 3
HTH 101 - Introduction to Health Careers Credit(s): 3
HTH 102(B) - Introduction to Public Health Credit(s): 3
HTH 104 - Core Competencies for the CHW Credit(s): 4
NTR 101 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit(s): 3
SSN 120(B) - Conflict Resolution and Mediation Credit(s): 3
Any course with HSV, PSY, or SOC Designation. Credit(s): 3

TOTAL: 24-25 CREDITS

NOTES

CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender Registry Information) background checks may be required prior to field work and practicum placement and will be conducted by specific agencies in accordance with state regulations. CORI and SORI results are confidential.

Depending on course selection, 100% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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