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Certificates
Developmental Disabilities Certificate
Human Service Certificate Options The Human Service Technology Program offers four certificates for students wishing to advance their knowledge in the Human Service field. Interested students should contact the Human Service Advisor for any certificate requirements or questions.
Activity Directing Certificate Course #
Course Title
HUM-1120 Society and Aging HUM-1310 Activities Directing I HUM-1320 Activities Directing II
Credit Hrs. 2 3 3 Total Credit Hours 8
This certificate meets the requirements for the National Association of Activity Professional (NAAP) basics coursework. Additional college credit and work experience may be necessary to become a National Certified Activity Director or Assistant Director. (Please see your chairperson)
Advanced Activity Directing Certificate This certificate meets the requirements for the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) for the Advanced Certificate. Additional college credit and experience may be necessary to receive the Advanced certificate. Course #
Course Title
HUM-1120 Society and Aging HUM-1360 Advanced Activity Directing I HUM-1370 Advanced Activity Directing II
Credit Hrs. 2 3 3 Total Credit Hours 8
Course #
Course Title
Credit Hrs.
HUM-1100 Introduction to Social Work/Social Welfare 3 HUM-1150 Interview Techniques 3 HUM-1350 Developmental Disabilities 2 HUM-2010 Principles of Work with Developmental Disabilities 2 HUM-2020 Principles of Rehabilitation Programming 2 HUM-2110 Behavioral Management 2 HUM-2310 Group Dynamics 3 PSY-2150 Life Span Psychology 3 Total 9-20 * Department of D.D. guidelines stipulate that students seeking registration/certification in Case Management (C.M.) or Adult Services (A.S.) must select courses from above. Those in Case Management must take HUM-1350, 1150, 2310 and one class from HUM-1100, 2110, PSY-2150. Those in Adult Services must take the following courses: HUM-1350, 2010, 2020, 2100 and 2310. Upon completion, formal notification should be made to the Chair of the Human Service Program.
American Sign Language Certificate The Human Service Technology Program offers an American Sign Language Certificate where students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary to use American Sign Language. Students who complete the certificate will learn basic language and conversational skills to interpret and communicate using American Sign Language. Course #
Course Title
Credit Hrs.
HUM-1601 American Sign Language I (formerly HUM-1500) 4 HUM-1602 American Sign Language II (formerly HUM-1530) 3 HUM-1603 American Sign Language III (formerly HUM-1540) 3 HUM-1604 American Sign Language IV (formerly HUM-1550) 3 PSY-1010 General Psychology OR SOC-1010 Sociology 3 Total 16
See www.RhodesState.edu/GainfulEmployment for additional information on certificates.
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