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Planner for Human Services (certificate)


Title of Certificate: Human Services, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.HUS.HUS

Total Credit Hours: 30

Learn More About the Human Services Certificate Program

Purpose: To give employees and volunteers associated with helping agencies knowledge and upgrading of skills in the human services area. This certificate is also appropriate for students to test their interest in the field before committing to a degree program. Students may subsequently apply these credits toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in human services.

Additional Program Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all human services and fieldwork courses. All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Special Conditions

Health Manpower Shortage: This program of study may be designated a Health Manpower Shortage Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments  section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Health Manpower Shortage Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Nicole Williams

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
HUS 100 - Introduction to Human Services   3 credit hours    
HUS 101 - Human Service and Addiction Counseling Ethics in Practice   3 credit hours    
HUS 141 - Group Dynamics   3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
HUS 114 - Counseling, Assessment and Case Management  
3 credit hours    
HUS 115 - Fieldwork: Counseling, Assessment and Case Management  
3 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology   3 credit hours    
Electives (two additional HUS courses recommended) 6 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
HUS 216 - Theories of Counseling  
3 credit hours    
HUS 217 - Fieldwork: Theories of Counseling  
3 credit hours    

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