2024-25 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-25 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Human Services: Advanced Skills Career Studies Certificate


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Career Certificate Studies
221-480-46

 

Purpose: The purpose of this curriculum is to build on the knowledge and skills obtained through completion of the Foundations of Human Services certificate. This curriculum emphasizes the development of beginning group counseling skills, as well as exposure to theories of counseling and human development.

Program Objectives: Completion of this certificate will expand students’ competencies in the skills needed to obtain an entry level position in the Human Services field.  

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. Students must complete the first semester of the Human Services: Foundations Career Studies Certificate  prior to enrolling in this program.

Placement Requirements: Students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level English will be required to select appropriate EDE 10  or ENG 111 /EDE 11*  coursework in consultation with an advisor.

Program Notes: All required courses also apply towards the AAS degree in Human Services.

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