Cert in Human Services, General

Human Services Paraprofessional is offered at Mendocino College. This certificate trains students to carry out paraprofessional duties in human services competently and ethically, with sensitivity to the diverse populations they serve. Paraprofessionals typically work under licensed counselors, social workers or nurses, and employers favor candidates with field experience such as an internship. The certificate takes 3 semesters at Mendocino College, a California community college. Instruction comes from the college faculty, and the course sequence is arranged so that a full-time student can progress steadily toward completion of the credential. Studying at a community college lets students begin with smaller classes and close contact with instructors while they settle on longer-term educational goals. The certificate is a shorter route than a full degree, and students can often apply the same coursework toward an associate degree later if they choose.