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Human Services Generalist Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C45380A

The Human Services Generalist Certificate program is designed for individuals who are interested in exploring career opportunities in social and human services.

Students take courses in a variety of fields, including social work, addiction and recovery, mental health, gerontology and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The certificate transfers into the Social & Human Services AAS Degree program for students wishing to earn a two-year degree.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,368
Locations
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
Total Credits
18
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Social and Community Service Manager
    52733.64
    Starting Salary
    81087.32
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Eligibility Interviewer, Government Program
    44808.75
    Starting Salary
    52388.87
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Receptionist and Information Clerk
    22925.00
    Starting Salary
    37365.80
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Mental Health Counselor
    42337.83
    Starting Salary
    59857.76
    Median Annual Wage
    37%
    Growth*
  • Rehabilitation Counselor
    31273.38
    Starting Salary
    47954.55
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
    42337.83
    Starting Salary
    59857.76
    Median Annual Wage
    37%
    Growth*
  • Health Educator
    43844.78
    Starting Salary
    52977.40
    Median Annual Wage
    18%
    Growth*
  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
    35030.08
    Starting Salary
    56445.51
    Median Annual Wage
    47%
    Growth*
  • Healthcare Social Worker
    45287.60
    Starting Salary
    68813.08
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
    40866.34
    Starting Salary
    51630.65
    Median Annual Wage
    23%
    Growth*
  • Child, Family, or School Social Worker
    45570.44
    Starting Salary
    62859.92
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Social and Human Service Assistant
    31257.81
    Starting Salary
    39259.70
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Community Health Worker
    33653.68
    Starting Salary
    49746.38
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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