HUMAN SERVICES
Program Description
The Human Services Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in entry level staff positions at human service agencies serving children, adolescents, the elderly and families.
The certificate program is further designed to expose students to a variety of theoretical, as well as practical, human service skills and concepts in order to meet the demands of the workplace. It is expected that students completing the certificate program will be familiar with, and able to apply, an understanding of human behavior, a variety of communication skills and a diversity of therapeutic approaches to their chosen clientele.
Students who successfully complete the Human Services Certificate program may apply to transfer their credits into the Associate in Arts degree program in Social Science.
Degree: CertificateHegis: 5501Curriculum Code: 0949Total Degree Credits: 27.0Campus Location: City, North, South
Available at: City, North, South
Pre-Admission Recommendations: HS or GED Diploma
Recommended H.S. Courses And/Or Experiences: Not Applicable
Career Opportunities/Further Education: Human Service Agencies Serving Children, Adolescents, the Elderly and Families
ECC is a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) System, and is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many of the professional curricula are also accredited by specialized agencies.