Human Services Professional, Certificate of Completion

JJC Code: SS222

Human service professionals serve many populations living in an area. There are also many human service organizations that specialize in helping at-risk populations overcome specific issues.  They work in community, residential care and/or institutional settings providing direct services such as leading a group, organizing an activity, counseling, or advocating for those struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, health conditions, or administrative support tasks.  

The Certificate program in Human Services is designed for individuals who want to learn the skills and attitudes that are needed for employment and for upgrading in human service positions, but who do not want to undertake the supporting academic courses required for the college degree. Certificate holders may go on to earn the A.A.S. Degree in Human Services by taking additional courses appropriately distributed according to the requirements for the degree they are seeking.