CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN SERVICES
Purpose:The Certificate in Human Services is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level human services careers in a variety of community settings. The certificate provides sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of beginning students as well as those working in the human services field.
Program Objectives:
The graduate should be able to:
--demonstrate the skills necessary to obtain entry-level
employment in a human services agency.
--demonstrate he requisite skills and knowledge to continue
the educational sequence toward an Associates Degree in
Human Services.
--demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to advance
in their careers.
All courses apply to the Human Services A.A.S. degree.
First Semester
(15 Credit Hours)
HSW 101 Human Services I 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Elective Social Science Elective 3
Second Semester
(18 Credit Hours)
HSW 102 Theories of Group Counseling OR HSW 202 Theories of Individual Counseling 3 HSW 104 Applications of Group Counseling OR HSW 204 Applications of Individual Counseling 3 HSW 211 Human Services Practicum I 6 PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology 3 PEH 245 Safety and First Aid OR PEH 220 Directing Fitness and Recreational Programs for the Elderly OR PEH 210 Holistic Health: Complementary and Alternative Health Practice 3 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 33
