The certificate program in human services is designed to prepare students for employment in social service agencies, mental health centers, correctional institutions, community health education organizations, or any other work setting where effective, ethical customer or client interaction is valued. Coursework may be used as electives or for continuing education by students or professionals in such areas as education, social work, counseling, nursing, radiology, emergency medical care, or business.
The human services programs at Great Basin College share a common core so that students may easily complete course requirements for more than one course of study, or to meet the AAS degree requirements. The human services certificate program offers students a generalist overview of human services work, an opportunity for personal enrichment, and hands-on opportunities for human relationship skills development with clients. The human services certificate program offers practical opportunities for job-shadowing in selected preceptorships within local community human services organizations.
Entry level courses have no prerequisites. However, academic advising prior to beginning any course of study is highly encouraged. Some coursework may be completed online, through interactive video, and/or by independent study on a case-by-case basis.
Prospective Students
Below you'll find the current Program Requirements and Suggested Course Sequence.
Currently Enrolled Students
Links in the charts below may be useful to you in determining course availability. However, for your specific program requirements, please see the appropriate GBC Catalog, which may differ from the following. If in doubt, confer with your adviser.
Program Requirements
| Program Outcomes |
Upon successful completion the certificate of achievement program in human services students will:
- Perform client-centered, social services assessments and interventions.
- Provide client services that reflect cultural competence, respect for social diversity, and the universal application of the principles of the Human Services Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrate leadership, collaborative and problem-solving skills.
- Apply the principals of human services based on knowledge of human development and functioning throughout the life span.
- Engage in personal reflection as related to human services skills, professional effectiveness, and stress management.
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Suggested Course Sequence
| NOTICE: The following sequence is simply a suggestion and may not be appropriate
for all students. For example, some students will have to take from one to four developmental
courses before they are prepared to take specific college level courses. Many students will
need to take fewer courses each semester due to obligations in their lives. Full-time status
is 12 credits per semester, but many programs provide students with the flexibility of taking
fewer credits. Meeting with an adviser is crucial to establishing the best course sequence
for each student. |
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