Whether you are looking for MCOLES certification, a CDA or a career in social work, there are many places to study to prepare for a career in human services. Additional admission criteria can include a competitive GPA, prerequisite courses, or junior level class standing. You should contact the school for admission criteria. You can pursue a career in human services at a community college or a four year college/university or at specialty training school.

Human Service related careers:

Law Enforcement
Social Work
Teaching
Cosmetology
Sign Language Interpreter
Urban and Regional Planner

Personal Characteristics:

Desire to help others physically, socially or emotionally
Desire to make a difference in someone's life
Show patience, understanding and caring

Human Services Programs in the West Michigan Area (REVISED 01/31/08)

COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, Michigan	Child Development Culinary Arts Culinary Management Corrections (MCOTC) Law Enforcement (MCOLES) Paraprofessional Education Youth Services Contact: Counseling and Career Center (616) 234-4130 Website: www.grcc.edu/degrees
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, Michigan	Coaching (certificate) Fire Science Fire Fighting (certificate) Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Contact: Counseling Department (269) 488-4400 Website: www.kvcc.edu/careerguides/guides.htm
Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, Michigan	Corrections (MCOTC) Early Childhood Education (CDA) Fire Science Human Services Law Enforcement (MCOLES) Paralegal Social Work Contact: Academic Advising (269) 965-4124 Website: www.kellogg.cc.mi.us/kccpages/acadprograms/index.html or www.kellogg.cc.mi.us/kccpages/acadprograms/occudegree.html
Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, Michigan	Corrections, Probation & Parole Early Childhood Education Fire Science (agreement with KVCC) Law Enforcement (MCOLES) Contact: Counseling & Advising (269) 927-8100 or (800) 252-1562 Website: www.lakemichigancollege.edu/dept/programs.html
Lansing Community College Lansing, Michigan	Addictions (MCBAP) Child Development Correctional Officer (MCOTC) Fire Science Gerontology Hotel-Motel/Food Management Human Services -Alternative Care Specialist -Community Intervention Specialist -Family Studies -Gerontology -Human Services Technician -Substance Abuse Juvenile Case Worker Law Enforcement Mid-Michigan Police Academy (MCOLES) Sign Language Interpreter Teacher Paraprofessional Tour Cruise Operations Travel and Tourism Contact: Advising and Counseling Center (517) 483-1904 Website: www.lcc.edu/academics
Montcalm Community College Sidney, Michigan	Corrections (MCOTC) Criminal Justice - General Cosmetology Cosmetology Management Early Childhood Development Nanny Contact: Counseling & Career Services (877) 328-2111 ext. 231 Website: www.montcalm.cc.mi.us/programs/viewprograms.asp
Muskegon Community College Muskegon, Michigan	Corrections Officer (MCOTC) Child Development 4 C's School Age Certificate Family Day Care Infant - Toddler MI School Age Instructional Assistant - Special Education Contact: Counseling Center (231) 777-0362 Website: www.muskegoncc.edu/pages/298.asp

To learn more about certification subjects available at the following 4 year schools visit the State of Michigan (Approved Teacher Preparation Programs) or you can download a list of available certification codes in Michigan (pdf).

To determine what classes can be taught with various endorsements, see the Michigan Department of Education (doc).

4 YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Aquinas College Grand Rapids, Michigan	Athletic Coaching Bilingual Spanish Early Childhood Education Elementary Education* Political Science Psychology Secondary Education* Sociology Special Education (LD, POHI) Women's Studies Further information regarding certification and programs available at www.aquinas.edu/education Contact:* Academic Advising Center (616) 732-4462 or (800) 678-9593 Website: www.aquinas.edu/academics
Baker College Muskegon, Michigan	Child Care Assistant Corrections Officer Early Childhood Education Elementary Education History Human Services Interpreter Training Paraprofessional Education Safety/Security Secondary Education Contact: Counseling Center (231) 777-5242 or (800) 937-0337 Website: https://carina.baker.edu/PGMSU?DEPT=ADM
Calvin College Grand Rapids, Michigan	Elementary Education Geography Political Science Psychology Religion Secondary Education Social Work (BSW) Sociology Special Education (CI) Contact: Admissions Office (616) 526-7076 or (800) 688-0122 Website: www.calvin.edu/admin/admissions/programs.htm
Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, Michigan	Early Childhood Education (2 years) Elementary Education Family Studies Missions Pastoral Studies Political Science Psychology Secondary Education Social Work Sociology Special Education (LD) Teaching English as a Second Language (2 year) Youth Ministry Contact: Admissions Office (616) 222-1426 or (800) 787-9778 Website: www.cornerstone.edu/future_students/academics
Davenport University Grand Rapids, Michigan	Paralegal (2 year and 4 year, post bachelor certificate) Contact: Admissions Office (616) 451-3511 or (800) 632-9569 Website: www.davenport.edu/tabid/111/Default.aspx
Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan	Club Management (2 year) Criminal Justice -Corrections -Generalist -Law Enforcement (MCOLES) Culinary Management (1 year) Early Childhood Education (2 year & 4 year) Elementary Education Facilities Management History Hotel Management Legal Studies (2 year) Psychology Public Administration Recreation Leadership and Management Resort Management Restaurant and Food Industry Management Secondary Education Social Work (BSW) Sociology Contact: Admissions Office (231) 591-5008 or (800) 462-8553 Website: http://catalog.ferris.edu/programs
Ferris State University-GR Grand Rapids, Michigan	Criminal Justice Elementary Education Technical Education (Secondary Education) Contact: Admissions (616) 451-4777 or (800) 998-3425 Website: www.ferris.edu/grandrapids
Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan	Anthropology Behavioral Science Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement option available MCOLES) Elementary Education History Hospitality and Tourism Management International Relations Legal Studies Political Science Psychology Public Administration Social Work (BSW) Special Education (CI, EI, ZA/ECDD, LD) Contact: Admissions Office (616) 331-2025 or (800) 748-0246 Website: www.gvsu.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=acad.programs
Hope College Holland, Michigan	Elementary Education History Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Social Work Secondary Education Special Education (EI, LD) Contact: Admissions Office (616) 395-7950 or (800) 968-7850 Website: www.hope.edu/academic/
Kuyper College (formerly Reformed Bible College) Grand Rapids, Michigan	Child Development (2 year & 4 year) Religious Education (2 year) Social Work Youth Ministry Contact: Admissions Office (616) 451-4777 or (800) 511-3749 Website: www.kuyper.edu/Academics/main.aspx
Spring Arbor University Grand Rapids, Michigan	Family Life Education Social Work (BSW) Contact: School of Adult Studies (616) 949-0017 or (800) 968-0223 Website: www.arbor.edu/morelife
University of Phoenix Grand Rapids, Michigan	Criminal Justice Human Services/Management Contact: Customer Service (616) 647-5100 or (800) 697-8223 Website: www.universityofphoenixdegree.com
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan	Anthropology Child Development Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement option available MCOLES) Elementary Education Family Studies Food Service Administration Global and International Studies History Political Science Public History Psychology Secondary Education Sociology Social Work (BSW) Special Education (CI, EI, LD) Tourism and Travel Contact: Admissions Office (269) 387-2000 Website: www.wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/

OTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Chic University of Cosmetology
(616) 363-9853
www.chicuniversity.com/

  Basic Cosmetology
    -hair care
    -nail care
    -spa
  Instructor Training
    -prepares for instructor licensing exam in the State of Michigan

Booker-Institute of Cosmetology
(616) 662-0220

Basic Cosmetology

Kent Regional 4-C
(616) 451-8281 or 1-800-448-6995
www.4cchildcare.org

Non credit based CDA
(recognized by the state of Michigan)

Council for Professional Recognition
www.cdacouncil.org/

Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program

Location: 327 Student Community Center ~ ph: (616) 234-4130 ~ fax: (616) 234-3546

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