Human Services Advocate Certificate
Human Services is the study of how to help people improve their life. This program prepares you to become a social services assistant. Graduates may find employment assisting social workers and other social service workers in helping clients find appropriate community services, benefits, and resources. They may work with special populations such as children, veterans, homeless, immigrants, former inmates, and the disabled.
Program Length 1 year (2 semesters)
Career Opportunities A growing demand for human services assistants is projected for several special populations including aging adults.
Is this pathway for you? Yes, if you have a desire to help others, good communication and interpersonal skills.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
Dr. Winona Fleenor has an extensive teaching career in the social sciences and human services. In addition to teaching, she has community service experience in the field, volunteering in many different capacities and serving on numerous community boards and committees.
Winona Fleenor Program Coordinator LRC 208
wfleenor@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2493
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
Career Services & Job Opportunities!
Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
#1 College in the Region
Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.