The Health and Human Services Management Post-Diploma Certificate program builds upon the student’s expertise from their health or human services diploma or degree and prepares them for leadership roles within an organization. Students from this program take business courses along with discipline-specific electives in preparation for leading and managing in the complex landscape of the helping professions.  Partner with our students as they apply their disciplinary knowledge to address needs or challenges identified by your organization through a project, event, or activity. This collaboration provides your organization with innovative solutions and support while enriching the students’ education with practical experience. Service learning is augmented with 30-hours of classroom seminar time.   Highlights: We will work with you to help identify suitable projects. Students spend 45 hours meeting needs identified by your organization through a project, event, or activity. Two options: May-June (45 hours) OR May-August (45 hours) Service learning opportunities are offered to individual students or student groups. Students have supervising faculty to provide support, guidance, and opportunities for critical reflection throughout this experience. This is an unpaid experiential learning opportunity. Our students can: Provide your organization with innovative solutions and fresh perspectives on community-centered challenges. Create and/or participate in fundraising initiatives. Develop and facilitate employee training and community workshops. Develop community engagement strategies. Develop consumer or client information material. Assess workplace processes and practices and develop recommendations.

Your business will collaborate with a group of students from a Design Process Analytics course. These students will work in teams of 3-4 to conduct in-depth market research tailored to your business needs. Each group will analyze your target audience, competitive landscape, and industry trends, using both primary and secondary research methods to provide actionable insights.

Is your organization looking for a software or web application solution? Students in this capstone focus on gaining experience in some aspect of the software industries: software application development, mobile application development, systems analysis and support, web and game development, database design and management, and IT project management. Learners will gain practical experience with exposure to industry standards of planning, developing, and quality assurance testing.

Is your organization looking for a junior Information Technology Systems technician? Students in this project course focus on gaining experience in some aspect of networking, Windows administration, helpdesk support, IT project participation, and more. Learners will gain practical experience by assisting you in planning, developing, administration, and customer support. These students may be available for internship after the project is complete.