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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and make an impact in communities? Human services organizations need passionate professionals well versed in both the administrative and client-centered aspects of solving social problems. The Certificate in Human Services Case Management and Administration, administered by WSU’s Department of Human Development, explores multiple aspects of the human services field, ranging from finance and grant writing to psychological disorders and family dynamics.
Students can choose either the case management concentration, focusing on those wanting to work directly with clients, or the administration concentration, designed for those interested in managerial and supervisory roles in human services organizations.
Potential Careers
This certificate program is designed to assist students in building a theoretical and applied understanding of working with people in a variety of human service settings including, but not limited to, social service agencies, health care agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions.
Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Program details
1 Years
Length of training
Certificate
Award type
18
Credits
N/A
Clock Hours
Additional details
Award name
Certificate
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
The Certificate in Human Services Case Management and Administration, administered by the Department of Human Development, is designed to assist students in building a theoretical and applied understanding of working with people in a variety of human service settings including, but not limited to, social service agencies, health care agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions. Students are able to concentrate on either case management, which is focused on those wanting to work with clients, or administration, which is developed for those interested in managerial and supervisory roles. To be admitted into the Certificate Program, students must (1) be admitted to their WSU major or be a non-degree-seeking student, (2) have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, and (3) have completed 60 semester credits. The certificate is awarded based upon successful completion of 9 credits of core courses: H D 301 or 403, H D 385, H D 430, MGMT 301 or PSYCH 308, and 9 credits of either Case Management or Administration focus electives. Case Management focus electives: CRM J 365/SOC 367, CRM J 403, H D 300, 350, 360, 410, 498, POL S 436, PSYCH 110, 333, 444. Administration focus electives: ACCTG 230, 231, H D 334, 479, 498, MGMT 401, 450, MKTG 379, POL S 436, 442, 445, PSYCH 308, 309. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.6 in those courses that count towards the certificate and 15 of the 18 credits must be taken in residence at WSU or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Human Services Case Management and Administration
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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