Award: Certificate in Human Services

Advisor: Mr. Ernie Lair
Semester hours required for graduation: 36

Students completing the Human Services certificate program will be qualified for entry-level work in a variety of fields requiring a basic understanding of the causes, nature and consequences of human behavior. Students will develop an understanding of how to assist others in managing behavior in order to reach their ability socially, educationally and vocationally. Career opportunities exist in youth services, retardation facilities, substance-abuse programs, and mental health units. There are also opportunities in the area of general social services.

A. General Education:15 Credit Hours
CPT 102     Basic Computer Concepts (3)
ENG 101    English Composition I (3)
MAT 155   Contemporary Mathematics (3)
PSY 201    General Psychology (3)
SPC 205    Public Speaking (3)

B. Major Courses: 21 Credit Hours
HUS 101    Introduction to Human Services (3)
HUS 208    Alcohol and Drug Abuse (3)
HUS 216    Behavior Change Techniques (3)
HUS 260    Human Services Special Topics (3)
PSY 203    Human Growth and Development (3)
PSY 230    Interviewing Techniques (3)
SOC 205    Social Problems (3)

Recommended Course Sequence*

First Semester	Second Semester
CPT 102 ENG 101 PSY 201 MAT 155 HUS 101	SPC 205 PSY 203 HUS 208 SOC 205
Third Semester
HUS 216 HUS 260 PSY 230