Benefits Program Specialist

The Benefits Program Specialist Career Studies Certificate prepares students for roles in the human services field by providing practical experience in various organizations and agencies. The curriculum includes courses that develop critical thinking, professional skills, and effective communication — including HMS 162 – Communication Skills for Human Services Professionals, HMS 226 – Helping Across Cultures, HMS 290 – Coordinated Internship in Human Services and more.

Students will also explore the history of human services, family dynamics, and complete a hands-on internship. This certificate is part of the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services program.

This program helps students build the skills and knowledge needed to manage human service benefits cases ethically and professionally. It also introduces career paths in social work, counseling, mental health, education, and public administration.

Graduates will be prepared to work with different groups, including the elderly, children, families, and individuals facing substance abuse challenges. Professionals already in the field can use this certificate to improve their job opportunities and continue their studies in the Human Services Applied Science Associate Degree.