Evidence-based research has confirmed that trauma is a significant and destructive condition affecting all ages, but is especially serious when experienced by children. With NECC’s Children’s Behavioral Health Specialist Certificate students will gain knowledge and skills from instructors who are trained and experienced in working with that population. This certificate will be of value to those who are interested in working with children and families. Students complete 150 hours supervised field work in an agency that treats the target population.
A minimum of 19 credits is required for graduation.
All 19 credits can be applied to the Associate Degree in Human Services.
Students must earn a grade of C- or better in all HUS courses in order to graduate.
Additional Admissions Criteria: Enrollment Services will provide additional admissions criteria for this program.
CORI/CHRI/SORI
Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.
Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for their careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.
Student Professional Liability Insurance
Students are required to carry professional liability insurance for certain courses. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.
Requirements
| ECE104 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HUS101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HUS190 | Human Services Practicum I | 4 |
| HUS210 | Fundamentals in Children's Behavioral Health | 3 |
| HUS211 | Trauma and Children's Behavioral Health | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Children's Behavioral Health Certificate
Year 1 Fall
| ECE104 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| HUS101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HUS210 | Fundamentals in Children's Behavioral Health | 3 |
Year 1 Spring
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HUS190 | Human Services Practicum I | 4 |
| HUS211 | Trauma and Children's Behavioral Health | 3 |