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.
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
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:
Graduates of Human Services Administration Certificate can expect job titles and median salaries similar to the following:
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