Human Services Administration
Graduate Certificate
Online
Course Delivery
12
Total Credits
$610
Credit Hour
1 year
Minimum Duration
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration is an online program that provides students with the skills and competencies needed to develop, implement, evaluation, and administer programs designed to enhance family and relationship health and well-being within non-profit or public settings. It is intended to meet the needs of individuals who seek introductory graduate training as well as those who have already earned a graduate degree but would benefit from academic study of human services administration in their current profession.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Human Services Administration Graduate Certificate, student will have met the following objectives:
1. Develop knowledge and skills related to the design, implementation and sustainability of human services programming
2. Develop essential knowledge and skills for effective leadership and management of human services agencies
Career Outlook
Graduates of this program can benefit a diverse range of professions and help you advance into leadership positions like executive director, supervisor, program manager or program developer. Our graduates work across public, private and nonprofit industries in areas such as:
- county extension service programs
- military community services
- family advocacy programs
- child development centers
- consumer credit counseling
- community service programs
- emergency shelters
- crisis centers
- social service agencies
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Yuya Kiuchi
Director of IDEA's graduate programs
Dr. Yuya Kiuchi is the Graduate Director for IDEA's graduate programs in Youth Development and Family Community Services. Dr. Kiuchi teaches various undergraduate and graduate classes online and offline. He has authored, co-authored, and edited ten books both in English and Japanese.
Course Information
Students must complete the following requirements:
YD 820 - Grant Development and Management (3 cr)
FAM 808 - Program Administration and Management (3 cr)
FAM 809 - Program Design, Evaluation, and Implementation (3 cr)
Choose one of the following courses (3 credits):
HDFS 875/FAM 805 - Family Resilience (3 cr)
FAM 803 - Family Crisis Intervention (3 cr)
FAM 802 - Family Dynamics and Intervention (3 cr)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- Previous work experience preferred (Résumé/CV)
- A written personal statement detailing your professional interests and goals
- A written academic statement
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
- No GRE required
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application.
- Submit all admissions materials in the application portal.
- Request official transcripts to Michigan State University from all previous institutions.
Key Dates
Fall Semester
Application Deadline
June 1st
Spring Semester
Application Deadline
October 1st
Summer Semester
Application Deadline
February 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$610
$610
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration is an online program that provides students with the skills and competencies needed to develop, implement, evaluation, and administer programs designed to enhance family and relationship health and well-being within non-profit or public settings. It is intended to meet the needs of individuals who seek introductory graduate training as well as those who have already earned a graduate degree but would benefit from academic study of human services administration in their current profession.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Human Services Administration Graduate Certificate, student will have met the following objectives:
1. Develop knowledge and skills related to the design, implementation and sustainability of human services programming
2. Develop essential knowledge and skills for effective leadership and management of human services agencies
Career Outlook
Graduates of this program can benefit a diverse range of professions and help you advance into leadership positions like executive director, supervisor, program manager or program developer. Our graduates work across public, private and nonprofit industries in areas such as:
- county extension service programs
- military community services
- family advocacy programs
- child development centers
- consumer credit counseling
- community service programs
- emergency shelters
- crisis centers
- social service agencies
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Yuya Kiuchi
Director of IDEA's graduate programs
Dr. Yuya Kiuchi is the Graduate Director for IDEA's graduate programs in Youth Development and Family Community Services. Dr. Kiuchi teaches various undergraduate and graduate classes online and offline. He has authored, co-authored, and edited ten books both in English and Japanese.
Course Information
Students must complete the following requirements:
YD 820 - Grant Development and Management (3 cr)
FAM 808 - Program Administration and Management (3 cr)
FAM 809 - Program Design, Evaluation, and Implementation (3 cr)
Choose one of the following courses (3 credits):
HDFS 875/FAM 805 - Family Resilience (3 cr)
FAM 803 - Family Crisis Intervention (3 cr)
FAM 802 - Family Dynamics and Intervention (3 cr)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- Previous work experience preferred (Résumé/CV)
- A written personal statement detailing your professional interests and goals
- A written academic statement
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
- No GRE required
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application.
- Submit all admissions materials in the application portal.
- Request official transcripts to Michigan State University from all previous institutions.
Key Dates
Fall Semester
Application Deadline
June 1st
Spring Semester
Application Deadline
October 1st
Summer Semester
Application Deadline
February 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$610
$610
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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