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Programs of Study
Social & Human Services
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Programs of Study
SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
75 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
The Social & Human Services certificate provides the
generalist education for employment in a wide variety
of social service agencies. The student will develop
the professional values, skills, and knowledge to assist
individuals and groups with personal, interpersonal,
and situational problems. In this occupational area students
will be prepared for employment as case managers
in rehabilitation, employment services, corrections,
educational programs, and community based organizations
serving youth, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
Social & Human Services certificate graduates will:
be prepared for a wide range of entry level positions in
the social services field
apply historical development of social services to
today’s delivery system
define and incorporate terminology of the helping
professions
create and maintain current network of community
agencies and staff
initiate intake interview and assess client needs
interact with clients using helping skills in an
on-campus field practicum
record, collect and compile client data using
documentation system of the agency
maintain ultimate confidentiality of all client information
appreciate unique needs of targeted populations, e.g.
disability, seniors, chemically dependent
research and peer reviewed literature to prepare grant
proposals
outreach to potential clients to increase awareness of
available services
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation, and
technical and information literacy skills
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PSYC& 100 General Psychology ............................5
PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology. ...........................5
SHSV 110 Intro to Social & Human Services. ...............5
SHSV 120 Case Management & Systems. ..................5
SHSV 130 Therapeutic Approaches/Techniques. ...........5
SHSV 136 Issues in Aging: Boomers & Beyond. .............5
SHSV 138 Field Practicum I ...............................5
SHSV 140 Disability Issues & Practice. .....................5
SHSV 142 Behavioral Health & Wellness ...................5
SHSV 146 Leadership Development & Ethics. ..............5
SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology. .............................5
ELECTIVES – 5 CREDITS
Up to 5 additional credits of which all must be in college-level
courses as defined by the technical institute or as accepted as fully
transferable as defined by the state system.
ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS – 15 CREDITS
Social Science (PSYC 099). ......................5
Written Communication (ENGL 100). ............5
Quantitative Reasoning. ........................5
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................75
See page 15 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the
categories listed above.
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