Earners of the Principles of Human Service Management badge understand the history, purpose, theory and current trends in the human services field including examining social systems, ethics and skills related to human services delivery to individuals, groups, families, organizations, communities and society in diverse practice settings. They have demonstrated competency through assessed coursework and projects.
Coursework
Required Coursework:
Skills
The learner of the Principles of Human Service Management Microcredential will learn to:
- Explore the principles of human service management.
- Utilize ethical skills.
- Use theories and strategies within a nonprofit organization.
- Understand funding sources and asset management.
How It Works
This microcredential is a short-term credit-bearing program offered by the UNH College of Professional Studies. To receive this microcredential, learners must successfully complete the required coursework and will then the microcredential will be issued by Credly. The microcredential is shareable via social media, digital resumes, online portfolios, and email signatures.
What To Expect
HMSV 800: Principles of Human Service Management is an online graduate-level course at the University of New Hampshire's College of Professional Studies (CPS), and is offered online in an 8-week format. Check UNH's Course Search for when these courses will be offered as they are offered on a rotating basis.
Learners in the courses will be a mix of matriculated UNH degree students and nonmatriculated continuing education students. All learners are expected to participate and engage as defined by the expectations of the individual course instructor, syllabus, and curriculum to successfully complete each individual course.
How to Enroll
There is no formal application process to pursue a UNH microcredential, learners simply enroll directly in the required courses during the set enrollment windows. (View the UNH Course Registration Calendar.)
Current matriculated UNH degree students must enroll through their standard registration procedure with the consultation of their academic advisor through Webcat and the Office of the Registrar.
Nonmatriculated, nondegree, visiting, and continuing education learners can enroll for courses online by contacting the UNH Registrar's Office at registrars.office@unh.edu.
Start Your Learning Pathway Today
Start working towards your Graduate Certificate or Masters degree.
Once you earn this microcredential, you can combine it with the Leading and Governing Nonprofit Organizations Microcredential to earn the stacked Human Services Administration and The Non-Profit Microcredential. All credits earned in these courses can be applied towards the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration, the Master of Science in Human Services Administration, or the Master of Science in Leadership.
If you decide to continue your education in one of these areas, you will need to formally apply and meet that program's admissions criteria.
For More Information Contact
Jo Oliver-Yeager
jo.oliver-yeager@unh.edu
Graduate and Undergraduate Program Director for Human Services
College of Professional Studies
University of New Hampshire
