Vancouver students may pursue a certificate in human services while obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development, another bachelor’s degree, or independent of completion of a bachelor’s degree. The certificate program is designed to build a theoretical and applied understanding of working with people in a variety of human service settings including social service agencies, health care agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions. Elective focus courses provide the specialized skills and knowledge in either (a) case management, emphasizing specialized study and skills for those interested in working directly with people, or (b) administration, emphasizing perspectives and skills for those interested in management and supervisory roles.
Requirements:
- A final grade of “C” or better is required for each course to be applied to the certificate in human services.
- When requirements are completed for the certificate, the student is awarded with a Human Services Case Management and Administration Certificate. This shows that the student has completed a course of study that focuses on individuals in a variety of human services settings. (Note: This does not mean the student is state certified.)
Courses Required for the Human Services Certificate (9 credit hours) | ||
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HD 301/HD 403 | Family Stress & Coping/Families in Poverty | 3 Credits |
HD 385 | Perspectives in Human Services | 3 Credits |
HD 430/MGMT 301/PSYCH 308 | Professional Skills & Grant Writing/Prin. of Management/Org. Psychology | 3 Credits | Elective Courses – Choose ONE Focus Area (9 credit hours) | Case Management Focus |
CRMJ 365/SOC 367 | Juvenile Justice | 3 Credits |
CRMJ 403 | Violence Toward Women | 3 Credits |
HD 300 | Child Maltreatment | 3 Credits |
HD 350 | Family Diversity | 3 Credits |
HD 360 | Death & Dying | 3 Credits |
HD 410 | Policy Issues in HD | 3 Credits |
HD 498 | Field Placement | 3 Credits |
POLS 436 | Disability, Aging, & Public Policy | 3 Credits |
PSYCH 110 | Introduction to Addictions | 3 Credits |
PSYCH 333 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 Credits |
PSYCH 444 | Basic Helping Skills | 3 Credits | Administration Focus |
ACCTG 230/231 | Financial Accounting | 3 Credits |
HD 334 | Prin. of Community Development | 3 Credits |
HD 479 | Program Planning & Evaluation | 3 Credits |
HD 498 | Field Placement | 3 Credits |
MGMT 401/POLS 442 | Leadership Skills | 3 Credits |
MGMT 450 | Personnel Management | 3 Credits |
MKTG 379 | Professional Sales | 3 Credits |
POLS 436 | Disability, Aging, & Public Policy | 3 Credits |
PSYCH 308 | Organizational Psychology | 3 Credits |
PSYCH 309 | Cultural Diversity in Organizations | 3 Credits |
POLS 445 | Public Personnel Administration | 3 Credits |