Human Services +
If you’re ready for a rewarding career built on a desire to help others, get started with a CCV certificate in human services.
Overview
The human services field is diverse, inspiring, and critical to the wellbeing of our communities. This certificate program will give you the foundational skills and knowledge to get started in a variety of entry-level settings. You’ll also be well equipped to further your education if you choose to specialize within the human services industry.
- Outcomes
- Transfer Pathways
- Explore Careers
With a CCV certificate in human services, you’ll be prepared to:
- Understand the basic theories of behavioral science
- Communicate effectively with a variety of populations
- Understand and demonstrate legal, ethical, and professional conduct
- Start an entry-level job in the human services field
- Continue your education to complete a CCV associate degree
If you choose to complete an associate degree and want to continue your education further, CCV has agreements with other institutions across Vermont and throughout the region to make transferring seamless, easy, and affordable.
Students who graduate from CCV with a behavioral science degree can choose from many transfer pathways into bachelor’s degrees, including 2+2 pathways that guarantee just 60 more credits after earning an associate degree at CCV. Additionally, the Vermont Transfer Guarantee is a partnership that provides guaranteed admission and seamless transfer from CCV to participating Vermont colleges and universities.
For a full list of transfer pathways from CCV’s associate degrees, view the transfer pathways search tool.
Related Programs
CCV programs are stackable, meaning they build on one another as you progress toward your goals. The credits you earn in your human services certificate can be applied to:
- Behavioral Science A.S.
Classes you take in the certificate will apply to your degree program through a clearly mapped pathway.
