Purpose
The human services certificate provides limited educational opportunity to enhance a student’s skill and ability in a chosen specialty.
With approval of the advisor, the student will complete a minimum of 12 credits in one of the following: basic helping skills, paraeducator, psychiatric technician, activities therapy for seniors, or developmental disabilities. Awards in alcohol and drug prevention or other specialized areas may also be possible.
Note: This certificate is available at Grand Island and online.
“Finally, I could ask someone all of the questions I had not been asking because I didn’t know how to.”
“In school, they give you the foundation you need but really, on-the-job is where you learn the most.”
“It gave me more of the knowledge and technical skills that I could use in the workforce.”
“[The instructors] gave me a good idea of business ownership and management.”
