Certificate in Human Services Administration
The 12-credit graduate certificate in Human Services Administration is designed to strengthen the qualifications and marketability of established human services professionals who do not possess a graduate degree but have a B.A./B.S. degree and many years of practical experience. Students who complete this certificate will be well-positioned to benefit the state and the region by improving the quality of human services and organizational effectiveness in areas that include but are not limited to corporate, governmental, non-profit, and community settings.
Why choose a graduate certificate?
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Stackable credentials.
The Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration is a great way to explore graduate-level coursework and get a head start if you decide to continue into the M.S. in Human Services Administration program.
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Flexible scheduling.
Designed with working professionals in mind, classes for this certificate are offered in the evenings. This program is 12 credits and can be completed in as little as one year.
- Professional networking. You’ll be part of engaging discussions with other career-minded students and faculty who are practitioners in their field.
Everything you need to know about the Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration.
Graduate Certificate Requirements (12 credits)
- HSAD 602 History and Foundation of Human Services Systems
- HSAD 603 Contemporary Issues in Human Services Administration
- HSAD 620 Leadership and Supervision
- HSAD 621 Administrative Decision-Making
Admission Requirements
The following materials are required for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration program:
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Online application.
Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee. Questions about the application should be directed to the Office of Graduate Admission (410.837.6565).
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Personal statement.
Detail your reasons for seeking a graduate certificate, your short-and long-term professional and personal goals, and how you think this certificate will help you achieve those goals. Please limit your statement to one page of text. Send the statement to documents@ubalt.edu.
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Official transcripts.
Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate transcripts, if any) be sent directly from each institution attended. Applicants to the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership program are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.75. Transcripts can be sent electronically to documents@ubalt.edu.
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Letter(s) of recommendation.
Have at least one professor or employer submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The recommendation letter should be sent to
documents@ubalt.edu.
- Resume. Send your current resume to documents@ubalt.edu.
Contact Us
Bridal Pearson
lecturer and certificate program director
email:
bpearson@ubalt.edu
| phone: 410.837.5251
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faculty profile