Academic Programs and Services
Human Services Certificate
The Human Services Certificate program of study is primarily for persons in Human Service agencies who wish to expand their career options and for students expressing an interest in the field. Career options include social and human service assistants, community and social service specialists, personal and home care aides, counselor aides, and mental health technicians. Students will be provided with courses that will help in their development of core academic skills in reading, writing, mathematics and computer literacy. They will also be provided with core helping skills by taking key courses in Behavioral Health and Human Services, in areas such as group dynamics and case management. Students will also do one practicum, which may be completed at their place of employment. Along with the core helping skills, students will be introduced to job specific helping courses in fields of practice such as: addictions, disabilities, gerontology, or youth work. Students will also select either Child Abuse and Family Violence or Crisis Intervention to complete the certificate.
Program Entry Requirements:
The program is open to interested students. New students are required to take College placement tests. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English courses prior to program entry. Students requiring development mathematics courses must complete them in addition to the requirements of their certificate program. Admission to the program also requires that the student attend a group orientation session before a decision of acceptance is made. Permission of the BHHS Curriculum Coordinator is required for admission.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
Graduation from this Program is based on successful completion of the required 30 credits of course work with a grade of “C” or better in the core BHHS courses and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.