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This curriculum option is a specialized area of human services for individuals who are preparing to work effectively with the aging population. Employment opportunities include: home care programs, activity centers for senior citizens, nursing homes, assisted living centers, and day respite care facilities.
NOTE: For students getting the certificate only, English 151 is required.
Choose six credits from the following electives:
| CREDITS | |
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| Human Services 101, Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| Human Services 183, Practicum | 3 |
| Human Services 185, Internship | 3 |
| Human Services 200, Psychosocial Approach to Aging | 3 |
| Human Services 204, An Introduction to Report Writing for the Human Service Worker | 3 |
| Human Services 220, Communication Skills in Helping Relationships | 3 |
| Human Services 225, Culturally-Sensitive Practice in Social Work | 3 |
| Human Services 271, Later Life and the Family | 3 |
| Human Services 280, Death and Dying | 3 |
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CERTIFICATE IN FAMILY STUDIES
Students who complete this certificate will have knowledge and skills-based training for working effectively with different types of families. The student may have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other professionals as a family support worker, while focusing on improving the quality of family life.
| CREDITS | |
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| Human Services 101, Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| Human Services 183, Practicum in Human Services | 3 |
| Human Services 184, Practicum in Human Services | 3 |
| Human Services 185, Human Service Internship | 3 |
| Human Services 204, An Introduction to Report Writing for the Human Service Worker | 3 |
| Human Services 220, Communication Skills in Helping Relationships | 3 |
| Human Services 225, Culturally-Sensitive Practice in Social Work | 3 |
| Human Services 261, Perspectives of Families | 3 |
| Psychology 220, Developmental Psychology | 3 |
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Choose six credits from the following electives:
| CREDITS | |
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| Human Services 202, Introduction to Assessment, Evaluation, and Grant Writing for the Human Service Worker | 3 |
| Human Services 203, Introduction to Substance Abuse | 3 |
| Human Services 210, Child Psychology | 3 |
| Human Services 230, Nutrition | 3 |
| Human Services 240, Basic Concepts in Social Work | 3 |
| Human Services 250, Introduction to Group Techniques | 3 |
| Human Services 270, Selected Topics in Human Services | 1-3 |
| Human Services 290, Social Welfare | 3 |
| Philosophy 202, Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Political Science 200, American System of Government | 3 |
| Political Science 202, American Government (State and Local) | 3 |
| Sociology 202, Social Problems | 3 |
| Sociology 203, Marriage and Family | 3 |
HUMAN SERVICES TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Students completing this certificate will have a knowledge base and a skill base to obtain an entry-level position in the field of Human Services. Specific areas for employment opportunities include: social services, health services, education services, housing and urban environment services, and justice and public safety services. Students will also have the opportunity for personal development and to assist in the personal development of others.
| CREDITS | |
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| Human Services 101, Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| Human Services 183, Practicum | 3 |
| Human Services 185, Internship | 3 |
| Human Services 204, An Introduction to Report Writing | 3 |
| Human Services 210, Child Psychology | 3 |
| Human Services 220, Communication Skills in Helping Relationships | 3 |
| Human Services 225, Culturally-Sensitive Practice in Social Work | 3 |
| Human Services 240, Basic Concepts in Social Work | 3 |
| Human Services 290, Social Welfare | 3 |
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NOTE: For students getting the certificate only, English 151 is required.