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Step 2: RURAL HUMAN SERVICES CERTIFICATE -
32 credits   (adobe pdf)

Certificates are awarded by UAF in specific occupational fields with an emphasis on entering the job market. Students take a series of courses to prepare them for entry-level human service positions in rural Alaska. The courses are delivered in an intensive face-to-face format (1-3 week sessions in residence) over a period of 4 semesters. In addition to RHS courses the student will complete a practicum in their community, as well as the general university requirements. Students should be sure they are formally enrolled in the RHS program and have an RHS adviser.

General University Requirements:
Communication 2-3 credits
Computations 2-3 credits
Human Relations (RHS 110* and RHS 115*)
Program Requirements:
RHS 120 Family Systems I (2 credits)*RHS 130 Processes of Community Change (2credits)*
RHS 140 Alaska Native Values and Principles (1 credit)*RHS 150 Intro to Rural counseling (2 credits)*
RHS 220 Family System II (2 credits)
RHS 250 Rural Counseling II (2 credits)
RHS 260 Addictions (2 credits)*
RHS 265 Interpersonal Violence (2 credits)
RHS 275 Intro to Mental Health and Recovery (2 credits)*
RHS 285 Case Management (2 credits)*
RHS 287 Practicum (4 credits)
RHS 290 Grief and Healing (2 credits)

* Classes included in the RHS BH Occupational Endorsement

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