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8
Total Courses
$371
Cost per Credit
11 months
Average Completion*
15–18 Hours/Week
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Child and Family Services Certificate Overview

It’s time to pursue a position or promotion in the field of human services. Earn your certificate in child and family services and move your career forward making a difference in your community.

  • Be ready to meet the fast-growing demand for social and human service assistants.
  • Gain basic skills and knowledge of child and family services through eight targeted courses.
  • Improve the lives of children and families, as well as societal systems such as schools, the economy, health and welfare systems, and criminal justice.
  • Complete your certificate 100% online while meeting the demands of your career.
  • Learn from professors who are experienced human services professionals.
  • Get a head start on your next degree — you can apply credits from this program toward a future Purdue Global associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Gain Skills That Employers — and Families — Need

  • Learn the developmental milestones of children and adolescents.
  • Recognize appropriate skills required of a human services professional.
  • Assess client needs to determine appropriate interventions and/or services.

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See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Engage With Fellow Students

Online discussion boards provide the opportunity to engage with students from around the country and learn from their experiences in their communities.

Students are invited to join the Human Services Club for further networking and educational opportunities.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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What Courses Will I Take?

The curriculum for this human services certificate program will introduce you to child and family services and provide foundational skills and general knowledge to help you succeed in this field.

Sample Courses

  • Applied Skills for Human Services
  • Prevention and Crisis Intervention
  • Case Management in Human Services
  • Child Welfare and Family
  • Studies in Child and Adolescent Development
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Porgram Requirements

8
Major Courses
8
Total Courses
43
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

3-Week Trial

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There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.

How It Works

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.

Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.

Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

Prior Work Experience Reduction

You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.

Financial Aid

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Grants and Loans

Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.

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Career Responsibilities in the Child and Family Services

Human services assistants, advocates, caseworkers, family support workers, and human services program specialists help provide the following services:

  • Family support
  • Identifying and obtaining benefits
  • Social and community service programs
  • Assisting social workers resolve or prevent problems related to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care

Career Opportunities

Purdue Global’s Human Services Certificate in Child and Family Services program can help graduates enter or advance in the child and family welfare field. Career opportunities include working as a social and human services assistant in a variety of organizations including state, government, nonprofit, or private sector organizations.

Average Salary

Range

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. This program was not designed to lead to certification or licensure as a social worker or counselor in any specific state, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to the This program was not designed to lead to certification or licensure as a social worker or counselor in any specific state, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information.for additional information.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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Download our brochure to learn more about our human services programs and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global. Prepare yourself for success with a Human Services Certificate in Child and Family Services.

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Future Programs: The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.

Job Growth for Social and Human Service Assistants: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social and Human Service Assistants. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs and BS in Professional Flight not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.