Human Services
This program is designed to give you a specific certification that can be immediately applied to your career.
What You'll Learn
Develop real-world experience supporting individuals and families in need.
Develop the practical skills and professional awareness needed to work effectively in community and social service settings. You’ll learn how to support individuals and families, communicate across diverse populations, and connect people with resources that improve quality of life. Ideal for entry-level employment or as a first step toward a human services degree, this certificate prepares you to make a meaningful impact in your community.
Where You’ll Go
Teaching Assistants
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Personal Care Aides
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
- Instruct or advise clients on issues, such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)
The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script. Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.
Program Requirements
To Graduate 30-31 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL098 | Accelerated Writing Skills for ENGL 100 | 3 | |
| RDNG116 | College Reading and Study Skills | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL100 | Academic Writing I | 3 | |
| or | A student exempt from ENGL100 must substitute a three-credit unrestricted elective. The course should be in consultation with the student’s advisor. | 3 | |
| HUMS104 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 | |
| or HUMS125 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
| HUMS105 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 | |
| PSYC103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| or PSYC103H | Introduction to Psychology-Honors | 3 | |
| SOCI101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| or SOCI101H | Introduction to Sociology-Honors | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Minimum Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Academic Writing II | 3 | |
| or ENGL101H | Academic Writing II-Honors | 3 | |
| HUMS200 | Generalist Social Work Practice Skills | 3 | |
| PSYC200 | Theories of Personality | 3 | |
| or PSYC200H | Theories of Personality-Honors | 3 | |
| or PSYC201 | Social Psychology | 3 | |
| or PSYC205 | Childhood Psychology | 3 | |
| or PSYC208 | Adult Psychology | 3 | |
| or PSYC209 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| or PSYC209H | Abnormal Psychology-Honors | 3 | |
| or PSYC263 | Development Across the Lifespan | 3 | |
| or PSYC290 | Social Science Capstone Course | 3 | |
| or | Choose a 200-level PSYC Elective | 3 | |
| HUMS ELEC | Human Services Elective | 3 | |
| or ANTH202 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| or ANTH202H | Cultural Anthropology - Honors | 3 | |
| or CDSC101 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency Coun | 4 | |
| or CDSC103 | Introduction to Prevention | 4 | |
| or CRJU105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
| or HLTH207 | Drug Studies | 3 | |
| or HLTH208 | Alcohol and Alcoholism | 3 | |
| or SOCI203 | Sociology of Race, Power, and Privilege | 3 | |
| POSC ELEC | Political Science Elective | 3 |
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