Human Services +

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Human Services certificate will be able to:

• apply fundamental theories of behavioral science to the study of individuals and social structures;
• demonstrate legal, ethical, and professional conduct in a field setting related to human services;
• demonstrate effective interpersonal communication techniques with a variety of populations.

Total Credits: 30

Required Courses

Courses are listed in the order in which we recommend you take them.

• INT 1050 - Dimensions of Self & Society

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• COM 1020 - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication

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• COM 1030 - Intercultural Communication

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• PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology

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• CRJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

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• PSY 1050 - Human Growth & Development

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• PSY 1130 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders

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• SWK 1010 - Introduction to Human Services

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• SWK 2010 - Introduction to Case Management
• SWK 2150 - Introduction to Interviewing & Counseling Skills
• PSY 2155 - Trauma: Origins & Impacts
• PSY 2060 - Psychopathology

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• SOC 1020 - Ethnicity & Diversity in the United States

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• SOC 2010 - Global Social Problems

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• SOC 2040 - Race, Ethnicity, Class & Gender

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• SOC 2170 - Gender Studies

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• INT 2860 - Professional Field Experience

Note:

Background checks are common in some human services fields. Those with prior justice system involvement are encouraged to research employment exclusions that may arise depending on role, employer, and/or licensing criteria.