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If caring for others is your passion, a career in Human Services may be the right one for you! This Human Services microcredential introduces you to this broad field that provides services and programs aimed at meeting basic needs and improving quality of life for people with behavioral disorders, mental health disorders, addiction, disabilities, and trauma. You will understand behavioral sciences, human development, and the pillars of psychology. You will study early career options and gain related essential skills including patient advocacy, resource identification, socialization, ethical conduct and behavior, research strategies, effective communication and conflict resolution. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for further study and allows you to apply for entry-level positions in community health, behavioral health or social services including case manager or community health worker.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
Inaugural recipient of the Business Council of NYS Workforce Innovation Award