Program Description

The Case Aide certificate will provide students the academic background for entry-level opportunities within the human services field. This certificate is designed for the student who is already working in the human services field or would like to investigate their interest in the field before committing to a degree program.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Pathway Certificate in Case Aide will:

1. Apply interpersonal skills needed to effectively work with diverse populations.
2. Apply case management skills, including documentation, assessment, treatment planning, and use of appropriate community resources.
3. Demonstrate the concepts, ideas and skills necessary to effectively work as a case manager for any human services delivery program, including conflict resolution, problem-solving strategies, and motivational interviewing.

Career Considerations

This certificate provides students with the foundation for paraprofessional opportunities in social service agencies. Jobs include case work aide, clinical social worker aide, family service assistant, addiction counselor assistant, and human services worker.

Program Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Term		Credits
HS 100	Introduction to Human Services	3
HS 150	Personal Effect for HS Workers	3
SOC 204Z	Introduction to Sociology	4
	Credits	10
Second Term
HS 154	Community Resources	3
HS 155	Counseling Skills I	3
HS 266	Case Mgmt for HS Workers	3
	Credits	9
	Total Minimum Credits	19

Advising Notes

• All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.