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Human Services - Certificate (Career)

For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.

Chemical Dependency Track

Application Code 184

The focus is on basic counseling skills for individuals and families, substance abuse prevention, and rehabilitation. This track provides academic coursework to attain certification as a Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug. Additional clinical fieldwork in the addiction field is required. Students may continue their education towards an associate of arts degree by following the General Education Core in the Human Services transfer pattern.

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3 credits

PSYC-101General Psychology

3 credits

HEED-101Health and the World of Risk

1 credit

HEED-125Ethics in Professional Practice

3 credits

HUMS-110Introduction to Human Services

3 credits

HUMS-120Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency

3 credits

HUMS-121Introduction to Chemical Dependency Treatment

3 credits

HUMS-122Individual Counseling Techniques

3 credits

HUMS-123Group Counseling Skills (Chemical Dependency)

3 credits

HUMS-124Family Counseling

3 credits

HUMS-250Community Services Practicum

3 credits

For important information about this financial aid-eligible program that leads to gainful employment, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosures.

Total Credit Hours: 31

Developmental Disabilities Track

Application Code 185

The field of developmental disabilities includes working with the learning needs, social skills, and physical development for individuals ranging in age from infant to the older adult. Human service workers assist with both direct and indirect client services to facilitate access to resources. Students may continue their education towards an associate of arts degree by following the General Education Core in the Human Services transfer pattern.

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3 credits

PSYC-101General Psychology

3 credits

EDUC-111Child Growth and Development

3 credits

EDUC-200Introduction to Special Education

3 credits

HEED-101Health and the World of Risk

1 credit

HEED-125Ethics in Professional Practice

3 credits

HUMS-110Introduction to Human Services

3 credits

HUMS-122Individual Counseling Techniques

3 credits

HUMS-123Group Counseling Skills (Chemical Dependency)

3 credits

HUMS-124Family Counseling

3 credits

HUMS-250Community Services Practicum

3 credits

For important information about this financial aid-eligible program that leads to gainful employment, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosures.

Total Credit Hours: 31

Mental Health Track

Application Code 183

Skills required for entry-level mental health workers and psychiatric technicians are included in this certificate. Graduates are employed in a variety of in-patient and out-patient settings. Students may continue their education towards an associate of arts degree by following the General Education Core in the Human Services transfer pattern.

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3 credits

PSYC-101General Psychology

3 credits

HEED-101Health and the World of Risk

1 credit

HEED-125Ethics in Professional Practice

3 credits

HEED-155Introduction to Conflict Resolution

3 credits

HEED-220Crisis Intervention

3 credits

HUMS-110Introduction to Human Services

3 credits

HUMS-122Individual Counseling Techniques

3 credits

HUMS-123Group Counseling Skills (Chemical Dependency)

3 credits

HUMS-124Family Counseling

3 credits

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PSYC-203Abnormal Psychology

3 credits

HUMS-250Community Services Practicum

3 credits

For important information about this financial aid-eligible program that leads to gainful employment, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosures.

Total Credit Hours: 31