Cert in Human Services, General

For people who want to improve lives in their communities, this certificate introduces the human services field, which serves individuals, families and communities. Students learn advocacy, networking, legal concepts and cultural competency, tools that help people overcome barriers. These skills point toward jobs in government agencies, schools, healthcare, counseling, social work and community organizing, and the credits can count toward the associate degree. Plan on 2 semesters and 27 credits to finish this certificate. Classes meet on the West Boylston Street campus. Entry calls for a high school diploma or an equivalency credential such as the GED or HiSET. Because tuition is charged by the credit, the total cost depends on how many credits a student takes. In-state and out-of-state or international students pay different rates, and certain programs carry extra fees.