Public Services Assistant SSA.S.STC

Short-term Technical Certificate - 20 - 21 Credit Hours

Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Effective as of Fall 2022

What is the program about?

The Public Services Assistant certificate is designed to provide the tools needed for employment with human service agencies emphasizing the skills of: communication, critical analysis of social problems, mediation, and investigative techniques. The inclusion of Mental Health Technology 1130, Introduction to Addictive Illness, provides an opportunity for the student to secure a Chemical Dependency Certified Assistant Certificate after state mandated criteria is met.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of cultural and social diversity issues
Utilize effective oral communication skills.
Achieve proficiency in the knowledge and understanding of addictive illnesses.
Obtain skills in the recognition of issues pertaining to the inmate population.

Career Opportunities

The Public Service Assistant certificate is designed to provide the tools needed for employment with human service agencies.

Curriculum

Course	Title	Credits
	BIS 1120 (Introduction to Software Applications) OR BIS 1400 (Customer Service)	3
CJS 1101	Introduction to Criminal Justice Science	3
CJS 1106	Transition Skills	3
	CJS 2145 (Correctional Case Management) OR MHT 2138 (Ethical Issues in the Helping Professions)	2 - 3
CJS 2200	Human Relations, Mediation & Conflict Resolution	3
	SOC 1101 (Introduction to Sociology) OR PSY 1100 (General Psychology) OR MHT 1130 (Fundamentals of Addiction Counseling CDCA Preliminary)	3
	SOC 2130 (Sociology of Family Violence) OR SOC 2205 (Social Problems) OR CJS 1165 (Corrections)	3

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This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances.