Human Services Administration (Graduate Certificate)

The Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration is designed to prepare individuals seeking management or administrative positions at human service agencies within the communities they serve. Whether seeking professional development or interested in transitioning to a leadership role in a human services field, this certificate provides students the opportunity to develop additional knowledge and skills tailored to their interests and career goals.

Students will have the opportunity to: 

1. Develop new skills in a human services administration specialization;
2. Acquire a credential and specialized knowledge in the human services field;
3. Grow as a leader in the human services field.

Certificate Requirements

Graduate credit is only granted for courses completed with a grade of B-­ or higher
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0

Please review the Accelerated Masters qualifications, requirements, and academic policy.

Graduate Certificate Human Services Administration.

Undergraduate Senior year: (Up to 6 credits)
Fall: HMSV 805 Ethical and Legal Practices in Human Services
Spring: HMSV 800 Principles of Human Service Management

Students select the remaining courses as follows:

Matriculation year Summer semester:
800-Level Elective

Matriculation year Fall semester:
800-Level Elective

Matriculation year Spring semester:
HMSV 803 Administration of Human Service Organizations (Required)

Approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate programs:

• Human Services: Addiction Studies B.S.
• Human Services: Applied Psychology B.S.
• Human Services: Counseling Foundation B.S.
• Human Services: Court Advocacy B.S.
• Human Services: Education Advocacy B.S.
• Human Services: Family Studies B.S.
• Human Services: Wellness and Prevention B.S.