Learn how to counsel from a biblical perspective
When you earn your Certificate in Human Services from Moody, you can learn how to counsel others from a biblical perspective. The courses teach you interpersonal skills and how to apply them as you interact with others and gain an understanding of social work values and opportunities.
This 21-credit-hour program is designed to equip students for effective service to various disadvantaged people experiencing difficult life situations with developmental and cultural sensitivity. You will learn theory, skills, and how to serve in the social-service arena guided by a biblical and theological lens.
Your Human Services Studies
As you study, you’ll learn to:
- Integrate your Christian faith through critical thinking skills and cultural sensitivity in the compassionate practice of human services.
- Demonstrate fundamental skills in human services to whomever you serve in ministry.
- Evaluate the causes, effects, and counseling considerations relevant to individuals and families in need.
Meet Your Human Services Professors
Learn how Dr. Megan Clunan and Dr. Mary Hendrickson bring their years of experience as marriage and family counselors to the classroom.
AFTER YOU GRADUATE WITH YOUR ASSOCIATE DEGREE
You’ll graduate trained for meaningful employment as an:
- Intake Coordinator
- Outreach Coordinator
- Outreach Assistant to Youth
Alumni from this program are also serving in churches, nonprofit ministries, crisis pregnancy centers, nursing facilities—and many other places where God has led them.
Financial Aid
For on-campus residential students, every class in your degree is paid for by the Chicago Tuition Grant, sponsored by faithful donors. Every residential Chicago undergraduate student is awarded this grant, worth up to $12,960 a year. Off-campus commuter students pay $411 per credit hour. Find out how to defray the remaining costs with scholarships, grants, student loans, student employment, and veterans benefits.