Description
The Certificate program in Human Services is designed for individuals who want to learn the skills needed for employment or who wish to expand their career options within the field but who do not want to undertake the supporting academic courses required for the associate degree.

Students will be introduced to the core helping and case management skills while experiencing hands-on training through field placements in areas of their interests, such as youth, gerontology, disabilities, and families.

The certificate is awarded to students who complete both an introductory course and elective in human services in their first semester and then three consecutive semesters of seminar/field work courses. Four semesters are required to complete the program.

Certificate holders may go on to earn the A.S. Degree in Human Services or A.S. Degree in Liberal Arts: Professional Studies if they choose by adding these courses to their respective programs.

Program Learning Outcomes
1.Analyze foundational concepts, history, organizational structure, and career opportunities within the human services field.
2.Apply effective helping skills in the human services field.
3.Apply effective case management in the helping process.
4.Apply professionalism and ethical behavior in field experiences.
5.Evaluate theoretical models in the helping professions.

Employment Potential
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Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER:
HUM 100 - Exploring Human Services *	3
Human Services Elective**	3
Total	6
SECOND SEMESTER:
HUM 109 - Introduction to Helping Skills (grade of C- or higher required)	6
Total	6
THIRD SEMESTER:
HUM 119 - Case Management and Documentation (grade of C- or higher required)	6
Total	6
FOURTH SEMESTER:
HUM 209 - Applied Helping Models	6
Total	6
TOTAL CREDITS	24

* Students who have previously completed COS 101 or COS 133 (or other program-specific college success course), see success coach/advisor or department chair for course substitution.
** Select any ACD, ECE, or HUM course not already in the program.

2026 - 2027