Human Services Certificate

The Human Services Certificate focuses on workforce development, equipping students with the generalist skills and practical knowledge required to excel in the human services profession in their home communities and the wider United States. Whether new to the field or holding prior human services/social work degrees from other countries, this program offers a robust foundation in understanding U.S. human services systems, social problems, and culturally responsive practices.

Requirements

General Requirements:

ENG 111 - College Writing I
PSY 100 - General Psychology
Choose one of the following:
COM 111 - Speech Communication
COM 113 - Communication and Conflict in the Helping Professions

Concentration Requirements:

PRO 101 - Professional Development Seminar I
HUS 103 - Introduction to Human Services
HUS 241 - Case Management
Human Services Elective * (Credits: 3)

Total Credits: 21

*Program Electives for Human Services Administration:

PSY104 - Human Behavior and Development
SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology
SOC121 - Social Problems
SOC202 - Cultural Aspects of Families & Children
SOC203 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
SOC207 - Law, Justice and Society
HUS106 - Concepts and Practices in Elder Care
HUS107 - Fundamentals of Children’s Behavioral Health
HUS108 - Introduction to Behavior Analysis & Intervention Skills
HUS109 - Trauma and Resiliency in Children’s Behavioral Health
HUS110 - Core Competencies for Community Behavioral Health Workers
HUS203 - Foundations in Community Advocacy
HUS204 - Child Welfare and Family Law
HUS205 - Community Advocacy: From Knowledge to Action
HUS206 - Community Advocacy: Internship
ECE104 - Child Growth and Development

The course must not be used to satisfy another program requirement. Alternative electives may be approved by the Human Services Program Chair.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this certificate will be able to:

Analyze the historical evolution, philosophical underpinnings, and contemporary landscape of human services systems and social problems within the United States.
Describe the underlying principles and possible causation of social problems and analyze strategies for change.
Apply an understanding of human behavior to examine one’s own conduct as well as the behavior of others.
Identify core principles in the human service field, including the values and ethics of the profession.
Demonstrate entry-level case management skills, including intake, documentation, confidentiality, mandated reporting awareness, referral/resource navigation, and interagency collaboration.
Use digital (and AI-enabled) tools responsible for information gathering, documentation, scheduling, and service coordination-adhering to privacy, security, and ethical standards.