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Human Services

Certificate of Proficiency

This program is designed for both professionals wishing to stay current or students wishing to enter the field. Human Service advocates or specialists work in the areas of health, education and human services. The courses develop a strong theoretical foundation and practical skills to prepare students for a career in the human services field.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:

Recognize inter-personal dynamics that may challenge family or group relationships. Challenges may include addiction, violence, sexual assault, poverty, loss, chronic health problems, disability, and aging.
Recognize indications of substance abuse and be familiar with the disease concept and treatment protocols.
Based on a thorough assessment, create a service plan that maximizes individual and family strengths, respects ethno-cultural values, and addresses the needs and challenges of the individual and/or family.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing in ways that minimize conflict and maximize clarity with diverse people.
Work collaboratively with others (family members/agency representatives) to solve problems and resolve conflicts.
Access and use a variety of resources and services that match the needs of the individual or family.
Analyze and evaluate one’s personal strengths, values and biases that may positively and/or negatively impact the ability to work with others.
Given a variety of circumstances and personalities, apply an understanding of human development and human behavior that is holistic, non-judgmental, and strength-based.
Give and receive constructive feedback as a means of continuous personal, professional and system improvement.
Coach and mentor others. Others include co-workers, colleagues, and family members.
Behave professionally and ethically which includes being respectful, reliable, culturally sensitive, respecting a client’s personal boundaries, the rules of confidentiality, and adhering to mandatory reporting laws.

Gainful Employment Cost of Program
Tuition & fees:	$ 4,565
Books & supplies:	$ 1,288
Total cost of Instruction (does not include room & board):	$ 5,853
Length of Program
Intended time to complete:	4 quarters
% of graduates who completed on time:	*
* Withheld for privacy -- fewer than 10 completed in the year
Employment
Jobs related to this program:	SOC:
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	21-1021.00
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	21-1023.00
Social and Human Service Assistants	21-1093.00
Job placement rate:	43%
Debt
Median program graduate debt from:
Federal loans:	$0.00
Private educational loans:	N/A
Institutional financing plan:	N/A
% of program graduates who took educational loans:	17%
% of our students successfully repaying federal loans:	100%

Contact

Advisor	Office	Phone
Cohen, Mirelle	Humanities & Student Services 344	360.475.7553

Course List

Required Courses			Credits
ENGL&	101	English Composition I*	5
Choose one of the following two courses:
MATH&	107	Math in Society* (or above)	5
BMGMT	140	Business and Personal Mathematics*	5	5
Technical Core
Choose one of the following two courses:
CMST&	210	Interpersonal Communication	5
CMST	153	Intercultural Communication	5	5

HSSA&	101	Intro to Addictive Drugs	5
HS	105	Substance Abuse Prevention	3
HS	107	Intro to Human Services	5
HS	110	Diversity, Ethics & the Law	3
HS	275	Human Services & CDP Practicum 1*	5
SOC	109	Family Abuse and Neglect	3
General Emphasis
HS	112	Case Management for CDP*	3
HS	125	Child Advocacy (CASA Training)	3
HS	210	Family School and Community Relations	3
SOC	135	The Family	5
Total Credits Required			53

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2012-2013 Olympic College Catalog, Gainful Employment 11/14/11

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