Human Services
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in Human Services Certificate
Credits required 24
Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Program contact
Kevin J. Garganta, Coordinator and Professor of Human Services, ext. 2001
Program Code: HV
Program Goals Statement
This program provides the theoretical and skills-based knowledge to obtain entry-level positions in social and human services or, for those in the field, an upgrade of existing professional knowledge.
Program Requirements
Program Courses
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| SER 101 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 credits |
| SER 251 | Principles of Methods of Interviewing | 3 credits |
| SER 290 | Pre-Internship Planning Workshop | 1 credit |
| SER 291 | Field Experience and Seminar I | 5 credits |
| SOC 212 | The Sociology of Social Problems | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Program Courses – Choose one elective from the following
| DST 110 | Deaf Culture | 3 credits |
| PSY 252 | Child Development | 3 credits |
| PSY 253 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 254 | Psychology of Personality | 3 credits |
| PSY 255 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 258 | Introduction to Behavior Modification | 3 credits |
| PSY 266 | Introduction to Grief Counseling | 3 credits |
| SER 212 | Special Topics in Mental Health | 3 credits |
| SOC 254 | Alcohol Use and Abuse | 3 credits |
| SOC 257 | Social Issues in Loss | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Recommended Electives
| DST 110 | Deaf Culture | 3 credits |
| PSY 252 | Child Development | 3 credits |
| PSY 253 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 254 | Psychology of Personality | 3 credits |
| PSY 255 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 258 | Introduction to Behavior Modification | 3 credits |
| PSY 266 | Introduction to Grief Counseling | 3 credits |
| SER 212 | Special Topics in Mental Health | 3 credits |
| SOC 254 | Alcohol Use and Abuse | 3 credits |
| SOC 257 | Social Issues in Loss | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
ENG 101, SER 101
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
PSY 101, SER 251, SER 290
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 3
SER 291
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 4
Elective, SOC 212
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