Human Services-CT
Program Overview
Certificate of Achievement - Human Services
Professional Skills and Career Paths
Determine client needs, create treatment plan with professionals, assist clients in
finding assistance with daily activities, research services for clients, assist clients
with applications for assistance, and meet with clients to ensure services are provided
appropriately.
Caseworker, family service assistant, addictions counselor assistant, addictions counselor
(bachelor’s level), or human service worker. Human services professionals work in
offices, clinics, hospitals, group homes, and shelters. Human service workers may
have some travel around their communities to see clients.
Student Learning Outcomes
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, and other work settings where effective, ethical client
interaction is essential.
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 share a common core so that students may easily complete
AAS degree requirements. The certificate program offers a generalist overview of human
services work and an opportunity for personal enrichment and hands-on opportunities
for human relationship skills development. The human services certificate program
offers practical opportunities for job-shadowing in preceptorships within 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.
Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Human Services program
students will:
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Plan client-centered social services assessments and interventions.
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Provide client services which reflect cultural competence, respect for social diversity, and the application of the principles of the human services code of ethics.
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Demonstrate interpersonal collaboration and problem-solving skills.
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Apply the principles of human services based on knowledge of human development and functioning throughout the lifespan.
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Engage in personal reflection as related to human services skills, professional effectiveness, and stress management.
General Education requirements
English/Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes
MATH 389
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 116 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 116E | Technical Mathematics Expanded | 3-5 Credits |
| MATH 120 | Fund of College Math | 3 Credits |
| MATH 120E | Fund of College Math Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
Human Relations
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 200 | Ethics in Human Services | 3 Credits |
Technology
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IS 101 | Intro Information Systems | 3 Credits |
Program Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPD 116 | Subs Abuse-Fund Facts | 3 Credits |
| HMS 101 | Intro Human Services | 3 Credits |
| HMS 102 | Intro to Counseling | 3 Credits |
| HMS 205 | Human Services Practicum I | 5 Credits |
| PSY 101 | Gen Psychology | 3 Credits |
| SOC 101 | Prin of Sociology | 3 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CPD 116 | 3 |
| ENG 100 or 101 | 3-5 |
| HMS 101 | 3 |
| HMS 102 | 3 |
| Mathematics* | 3-6 |
| TOTAL | 15-20 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HMS 200 | 3 |
| HMS 205 | 5 |
| IS 101 | 3 |
| PSY 101 | 3 |
| SOC 101 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |