Social Services Academic Credit Certificate of Achievement

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The Social Services Certificate is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in social services. Those earning a certificate will develop skills that will enable them to be competent and effective entry level social service workers. Department of Human Services (DHS) employees who complete recognized DHS training modules in one of the areas of: child protective services; mental health; or developmental disabilities will be given the opportunity to convert their training into academic credit and complete an academic certificate with additional course work.

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Requirements

General Education - 12 credits as follows:

ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
PSYC105 - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects Credits: 3
SOCI101 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Career Studies - 15 credits as follows:

PSYC215 - Counseling Techniques Credits: 3 **
PSYC295 - Special Project - Psychology Credits: 1-6 (6 credits required)
SOCI295 - Special Project - Sociology Credits: 1-6 (6 credits required)

Total credits: 27

Notes:

** Offered Spring Term only

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