Graduate Certificate - Human Services Administration - Graduate Certificate

Program:
Human Services Administration - Graduate Certificate
Program Code:
HUSAD_GRC2 Human Services Administration
Program Level:
GCRT
Award Type:
Human Services Administration
College:
College of Social Science
Relevant Excerpt(s) from Academic Programs:
Department:
Human Development and Family Studies


Excerpt from the official Academic Programs Catalog:

Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.


College of Social Science

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Graduate Study
Human Services Administration - Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration, which is administered by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, 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. The online format allows flexibility to accommodate both full-time students and working professionals.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and of the College of Social Science, students must meet the requirements specified below.

Admission

To be admitted, students must apply via their home institution and plan their course of study under the guidance of their academic advisor. Michigan State University students follow established University admission procedures.

Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration
 
The program is available only online. Each student’s course of study must be developed and approved in consultation with the academic advisor. Course work required is through The Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA) consortium, distributed as follows:

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from the following:
1. All of the following courses (9 credits):
Grant Development and Management 3
Program Administration and Management 3
Program Design, Evaluation, and Implementation 3
2. One of the following courses (3 credits):
Resilience in Families 3
Family Crisis Intervention 3
Family Dynamics and Intervention 3

Michigan State University students should contact the Department of Human Development and Family Studies or consult the Michigan State University Schedule of Courses for current course schedule and other information.