Certificate in Community Human Service Management

Now Accepting Applications for the 2009-2010 Academic Year

Applications will continue to be accepted until all seats are filled. Currently there seats available.

Reasons Why You Should Consider Applying for the Certificate Program:

• The program is a great value -- for about the cost of one graduate class you get five graduate classes!
• Receive training and education that will make you eligible for career advancement
  
• Earn 12-15 credits towards a masters degree (about a $12,000 value.

Open House for the Certificate in Community Human Service Management at Clark University on Thursday September 17, 2009

This is an opportunity to hear from graduates of the program and speak with them on an informal basis about their experiences. 

Click here for more information and to register

Links to more information

Certificate Program Application

2009-2010 Class Schedule

Program Description

Credit for Masters Programs

Interview with a recent graduate

Article about Emerging Leaders who graduate from the Certificate Program

Photos of 2009 Graduates

About our University Partners

Spotlight on Stephanie Cormier, Recent Graduate of the Clark Certificate in Community Human Services Management program

What first drew you to the Certificate in Human Services Management program at Clark?
At my organization, Key Program, Inc, I am a recruiter and trainer and I have worked regularly with upper level management and human resources staff.  I knew that I wanted to go back to school to get my master's degree but I was a little bit hesitant.  After attending the Clark Open House, receiving encouragement from my colleagues and supervisor, and learning about the cost, it seemed that this program would be a good fit.
What do you feel was the greatest benefit to doing this program?
The greatest benefit of the program was being with peers who were in similar situations and who were very supportive.  My class was very diverse in ethnicity, geography and position.  This allowed me to hone my skills working with a wide variety of human service leaders and professionals.    
How has it helped you in your current position?
The program helped me to develop an overall perspective about nonprofit management and insight into all the workings of running a nonprofit business including financial, legal and other issues that nonprofit executives face.  Because it was a unique moment in Massachusetts with one of the most difficult state budget crises in recent years, my classmates and I were afforded the opportunity to discuss how budget cuts were affecting our organizations and how to sustain the social services field.
What advice would you give to those considering the program who have not yet decided if it is right for them?
I would highly recommend the program.  In order to do it well, you need to be driven and personally motivated.  You need to be self-disciplined and able to get 5 days of work done in a 4 day workweek (unless your organization is able to modify your workload) and also be able to complete your coursework.  This is a great opportunity for someone who may be scared or unsure about whether they want to enroll in a degree program.  For some of my classmates, it was the push they needed to know that they did want to move forward to get that Master’s degree.  

 Graduations

June 3, 2009
Certificate in Community Human Services Management at Clark University
 

July 15, 2009
Combined Graduation of Certificate in Community Human Services Management and Certificate in Nonprofit Administration and Finance at Suffolk University

Article about CHSM grads from the February 2008  The Provider

http://www.providers.org/sites/default/files/2009-10 MCHSP Final revised (2)_0.doc">Certificate Program Class Dates in Boston

Certificate Program Class Dates in Worcester
 

This innovative program trains new leadership, providers for career growth opportunities and introduces new managers to peers, creating a network of support in community-based human services. The program is for mid-career community-based health and human service employees who desire skill sets essential to advancement and leadership in human service careers. The program is designed to fit into the busy schedule of full-time employees, and is offered at discounted price through our academic partnerships.

The program includes classes in the following key areas:

• Human Resources
  
• Financial Management
  
• Legal Issues for Nonprofits
  
• Fundraising and Development
  
• Program Evaluation

In additional to developing critical skills sets, those who complete the program may also be eligible to apply up to 15 credits towards a masters degree program. At Suffolk University, these programs include:

• Master of Public Administration (45 credits)
  
• Master of Health Administration (45 credits)
• MPA/MS Mental Health (60 credits)
  
• MPA/MS Criminal Justice (54 credits)
  
• Certificate of Advanced Studies in Public Administration (15 credits)

At Clark University, applicable masters programs include:

• Master of Public Administration
  
• Master of Professional Communication

Benefits to Providers

• Educational curriculum that addresses your organization's needs
  
• Great employee benefit for committed staff
• May help retain critical staff
  
• Will increase the capacity of the organization
  
• Will develop new leadership candidates

 About Our Partnerships

Suffolk University's Center for Public Management began health and human service certificate programs in 20000 in partnership with several health and human service providers, then with the Providers' Council in 2002. So far, through all their community partnerships, they have educated over 700 future leaders. The Providers' Council embraces the goal of training future leaders as part of our mission in serving human service providers in Massachusetts and is proud to have graduated over 200 future leaders.

For more information about Suffolk University masters programs, visit their website.

Clark University's College of Professional and Continuing Education began a partnership with the Providers' Council in 2005, expanding the Certificate Program to a second location: Worcester. Clark University has long been distinguished  for its pursuit of scientific inquiry and humanistic studies, enlivened by a concern for significant social issues. Clark University now also offers expertise in the fields of cross-cultural studies and cutting edge technology applications.

For more information about Clark University College of Professional and Continuing Education programs visit www.copace.clarku.edu

QUESTIONS? Contact Sara Morrison Neil at the Providers' Council for any additional information you may need. We can also help provide solutions and assistance for making your staff aware of this opportunity.