Human Services Overview (6361)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-education/default.aspx
Program Description
This college credit certificate program is designed to be the first educational step to a professional career in human services.
This program will focus on broad introductory principles of human behavior specific to the good practices and techniques in human service. Course work will enable students to employ effective communications and interpersonal skills, understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of human services and demonstrate computer literacy.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
Approximate program length: 18 months.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Dr. Suzie Duff, duffs@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3461
Employment Opportunities
Students who complete this program may find employment as services assistants, social service aides, and case management aides.
Career Path Notes
Credits earned in this certificate program will transfer into the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Human Services.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 18)
| HUS1001 | Introduction to Human Services (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2430 | Marriage and Family (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1200 | Principles of Group Dynamics (AS) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2361 | Death and Dying (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1302 | Counseling and Interviewing (AS) | 3 Credits |
PSY2012: Students will need to provide adequate English and Reading placement test scores or complete ENC1101 before enrolling in this course.
Total Credit Hours: 18
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| HUS1001 | Introduction to Human Services (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1200 | Principles of Group Dynamics (AS) | 3 Credits |
PSY2012: Students will need to provide adequate English and Reading placement test scores or complete ENC1101 before enrolling in this course.
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| HUS1302 | Counseling and Interviewing (AS) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2361 | Death and Dying (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2430 | Marriage and Family (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 18