Human Services Generalist, Certificate

Program Code: CC.HUMANSERVGEN

Both the one-year certificate and the two-year Human Service Generalist AAS offer training for entry-level positions in diverse social services agencies. The degree combines academic coursework with supervised field experience. In addition to general course work in human services, students may select a variety of approved elective certificates/courses to focus on different concentration areas.

For information contact Yvonne Smith, 503-594-3207 or yvonnes@clackamas.edu.

Related Instruction Outcomes

Computation

• 1 course - MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II or MTH-098 College Math Foundations
• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems

Communication

• 1 course - WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing or WR-121 English Composition
• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences

Human Relations

• 1 course - HS-156 Conducting Human Service Interviews
• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• apply knowledge about the history, development and function of individuals, families and other systems;
• practice beginning-level professional communication skills both verbally and in writing in a human services setting;
• adhere to the professional ethics, attitudes and values necessary for effective human service work.

Electives

Electives include courses from any of the following certificate programs: Gerontology, Gerontology for Health Care Professionals, Nursing Assistant - Gerontology Specialist, Juvenile Corrections, or Early Childhood Education & Family Studies.

Any course numbered 100 or above in the following prefixes not included in the program:

ASL, CJA, COMM, ECE, ED, FR, FYE, GER, GRN, HD, HDF, HS, MA, MTH, PSY, SOC, SPN, WS or any of the following Health courses:

Career opportunities include:

• case managers and assistants
• resource specialists
• family advocates
• client advocates
• intake workers
• family assistance workers
• volunteer coordinators