Rural Human Services Certificate
Minimum Requirements for Rural Human Services Certificate: 32 credits
Students must earn a C- or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Complete the certificate requirements. | 7-9 | |
| As part of the certificate requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Human Relations | ||
| Cross-cultural Bridging Skills and Issues of Personal Development | ||
| Rural Human Services Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| RHS F120 | Family Systems I 1 | 2 |
| RHS F130 | Processes of Community Change | 2 |
| RHS F140 | Alaska Native Values and Principles | 1 |
| RHS F150 | Introduction to Rural Counseling 1 | 2 |
| RHS F220 | Family Systems II 1 | 2 |
| RHS F250 | Rural Counseling II 1 | 2 |
| RHS F260 | Addictions: Intervention and Treatment 1 | 2 |
| RHS F265 | Interpersonal Violence 1 | 2 |
| RHS F275 | Introduction to Recovery and Mental Illness | 2 |
| RHS F285 | Case Management 1 | 2 |
| RHS F287 | Rural Human Services Practicum | 4 |
| RHS F290 | Grief and Healing 1 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 32-34 | |
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The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification review board has approved these courses to apply toward certification or recertification of substance abuse counselors in the State of Alaska.
Note: Students spend time in intensive study at selected delivery sites.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and academic efficacy (critical thinking, computation, computer literacy, job-related work experience, interpersonal skills) necessary for entry-level human service professionals
- Be exposed to best practices in current and emerging topics within areas such as chemical dependency, behavioral health, case management, family and social issues
- Be well prepared for further study leading to an associate degree and/or be satisfactorily employed in a human services setting and/or providing services within their community
- Qualify/meet most of the qualifications for CDC I occupational endorsement and Behavioral Health Aide II certification
