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General Human Services Certificate

Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/human-services
Degree: Certificate
Plan 25HF

The certificate program is intended for students who already hold professional degrees or have taken extensive course work in other academic fields. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with a department advisor prior to beginning this certificate. The certificate provides the additional study that is often required when there has been a career change.


Recommended Plan of Study

First Semester

15 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

course

College Success Seminar

2

course

Introduction to Group Dynamics

3

course

Introduction to Counseling Skills

3

course

Drugs and Society

3

course

Introduction to Psychology

3

course

Human Services Practicum Orientation

1

Second Semester

18 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

course

Ethics in Human Services

2

course

Human Services Internship

4

course

Trauma and Violence

4

course

Special Topics in Human Services

2

course

Adult Development and Aging or

course

Lifespan Development or

course

Child Growth and Development or

course

Adolescent Development

3

course

Introduction to Social Work or

course

Human Sexuality

3

Total hours for Certificate

33

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact Mick Cullen at (847) 543-2573 or mcullen@clcillinois.edu, or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.

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