Human Services Technician Certificate (HSC)

This program is for those who wish to build a rewarding career helping others who are experiencing personal and socialization problems. Opportunities in this field are excellent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics human services is one of the fastest growing fields. The Human Services Technician Certificate prepares students for immediate employment in entry level human services positions. It also provides individuals currently working in entry-level positions an opportunity to enhance their skills.

 

Campus/format: This certificate can be completed during the day or evening at the Gardner or Leominster Campus.

Helpful hints: This certificate can be completed at MWCC’s Gardner campus and/or at MWCC’s Leominster Campus & Corporate Training Center.

Volunteer opportunities, service learning, and civic engagement components are suggested as ways of enhancing classroom learning.

Transfer options: All courses in this program may be applied to MWCC’s Human Services Degree. Consult with your academic adviser.

Special requirements: This program includes a supervised 150-hour internship during the second semester. MWCC, as well as many agencies, require a Criminal/Sexual Offender Records Information (CORI/SORI) check for student interns.

Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations.

Career options: Mental health/mental retardation technician, case manager, child care specialist, direct care worker, residential counselor, job coach, and other entry-level human service positions.

Earning potential: $17,820 – 27,930 per year.

 

 

Number

Suggested Course Order

Cr.

ENG101

English Composition I

3

HST101

Introduction to Human Services

3

PSY101

Psychology of Self

3

PSY105

Introduction to Psychology

3

 

 

HST140

Counseling Methods & Interviewing Techniques

3

 

Professional Elective*

3

HST250

Human Services Internship Experience

4

PSY240

Abnormal Psychology

3

 

Total:

25

*Electives: ANT111, ASL101, 102, CHC101, 105, 108, 110, 220, CJU131, 232, 250, 254, 260, DSI109, 113, ECE101, 102, 103, 104, 114, 124, HST142, 145, 147, 245, PSY143, 244, 246, 280, 290, SOC212, 129, 206, 208, 210, SPA109, 110, 209, 210.
Students entering the Human Services Technician Certificate (HSC) program must meet the same technical standards as required for the Human Services Degree (HS). See page 93 of the college catalog.
Elective courses by abbreviation

 

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Technical Standards*

*general information about technical standards and accommodation.

Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level.
  2. Communicate information either in spoken, printed, signed or computer voice format.
  3. Gather, analyze and draw conclusions from data.
  4. Comprehend the spoken word.
  5. Perceive and differentiate individual behaviors.
  6. Maintain cleanliness and personal grooming consistent with close personal contact.
  7. Exhibit social skills appropriate to professional interactions.

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