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The 12-credit online human services administration graduate certificate is offered by the University of Missouri, Oklahoma State University, Kansas State University, and Michigan State University. It includes three core courses and a choice of one elective.

Review the course planner to find out when each course is offered and plan out a prospective course sequence.

Graduate Certificate Core Courses

This course introduces students to the grant development and management process. This course is not intended to cover all aspects of grant development and management; it is intended to give students confidence in their grant development abilities and inspire them to learn more. Students learn and use professional writing skills throughout the course.
This course introduces students to the development, administration, and management of youth, family, and community service organizations. It includes special focus on the roles and responsibilities of administrators and managers.
This course overviews the program development process and outcome evaluation of community, children, and family programs. Modes of outcome scholarship and their implications for community-based programs are discussed. Students will develop knowledge through participating in a community-based project involving the practical application of program design and evaluation methods.

Elective Courses

Choose one of these recommended courses.

This course explores stress management, coping strategies, and resilience across the lifespan within a developmental and family contextual framework. Students will examine the bio-psychosocial nature of stress, effective family functioning in crises, and resilience across populations. The course integrates current research and resilience models to support personal well-being and professional practice by introducing evidence-based interventions.
This course will examine family functioning, interpersonal relationships, assessment, and evidence-based prevention and intervention. The course explores theoretical perspectives, research methods, relationship forms and processes, and the impact of context and systemic factors on relationship dynamics.
  • Cost per Credit Hour

    2026-2027: $622
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  • Average Time to Complete:

    Master's degree: 28 months or less
    Graduate certificate: 12 months on average

  • Master's Degree - Family & Community Services: 30 Hours
  • Graduate Certificate - Human Services Administration: 12 Hours

Master's Degree - Family & Community Services

30 Hours

Graduate Certificate - Human Services Administration

12 Hours