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Human Services (6361) |
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| Type of Award | CCC - College Credit Certificate |
| Program Website | http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs/humanservices/ |
| 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. |
| Employment Opportunities | Students who complete this program may find employment as services assistants, social service aides, and case management aides. |
| Gainful Employment |
For more information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other related information, see www.palmbeachstate.edu/areasofstudy/gainfulemployment/. |
| Career Path Notes | Credits earned in this certificate program will transfer into the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Human Services. |
| Admission Requirements |
Students must:
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| 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. |
| Financial Aid | http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid/ |
| Application | http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/admissions-applications.aspx |
| Advising | http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising/ |
| Career Center |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/ |
| For More Information | Lois Pasapane, Pasapanl@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 868-3792. |
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For an individualized course sequence, please click here To see when the course is offered, click the course number. To see a course description, click the course title. |
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| Required Courses | Credits: 27 | |
| HUS1001 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
| PSY2012 |
General Psychology * |
3 |
| SYG2430 |
Marriage and Family |
3 |
| GEY2000 |
Gerontology |
3 |
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| HUS1424 |
Counseling the Chemically Dependent Person |
3 |
| HUS1200 |
Principles of Group Dynamics |
3 |
| SYG2361 |
Death and Dying |
3 |
| HUS1302 |
Counseling and Interviewing |
3 |
| HUS1850 |
Fieldwork in Human Services 1 |
3 |
| HUS1850L |
Fieldwork in Human Services I Internship |
3 |
| Total Program Credits: 27 | ||
| *Students will need to provide adequate English and Reading placement test scores or complete ENC1101 before enrolling in this course. | ||
