Erie Community College, State University of New York

HUMAN SERVICES

Program Description

The Human Service 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 world of work. 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 Service Certificate program may apply to transfer their credits into the A.A. degree program in Social Science.

Hegis: 5501
Curriculum Code: 0949
Total Degree Credits: 27.0
Campus Location: City, North South