Description
The Human Services certificate increases the competitiveness of the student's or graduate's resume. The certificate demonstrates student versatility and breadth of knowledge regarding theoretical perspectives, skills, and competencies needed to enter one of many helping professions, such as Social Work, Criminal Justice, Child Welfare, Psychology, Human Services, or Addiction Treatment and Counseling.
The certificate program, along with an Associate of Arts degree, maximizes student employability and provides a strong foundation for seeking a bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
The certificate program, along with an Associate of Arts degree, maximizes student employability and provides a strong foundation for seeking a bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
Program Code
HSC.CT1
Benefits
Employment Options
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Work in a variety of government, private or non-profit settings to help meet the needs of local residents. Many of these positions require a bachelor’s degree, so students must be willing to earn an associate’s degree and transfer to a four-year institution to continue their education. However, entry level positions are often available in the aforementioned fields with the preparation provided by the Human Services Certificate.
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Activities Coordinator
- Caseworker Aide
- Case Manager
- Head Start Family Services Worker
- Probation Assistant
- Social Service Aide
Gainful Employment Data
Curriculum
Effective 2017-2018 academic year
Human Services Certificate (HSC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADC 100 | Drugs in Society | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SWK 110 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 200 | Race, Ethnicity, and Minorities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SWK 200 | Social Welfare Policy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| SWK 205 | Case Management for Human Services Professionals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SWK 215 | Human Services Practicum | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| XXX XXX Social Science Elective | 3 | |||
| Total Credits: | 31 | 7 | 35 | |
Electives
| Social Science Elective | ||
| CRJ 102 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| CRJ 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOC 130 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Contacts
| Advisor | ||
Marianne Niese, MS, LPCC-S |
(513) 217-3712 | |