Office of Continuing Education

Human Services Professional Building your TeamThis 4 hour course teaches the basic principles of building and sustaining teams in a Human Services organization. Team dynamics, trust, ethics, collaboration, and the role of the individual in the team will be discussed.Course Fee: $125 CEU’s: .4 Dates: Sat Jan 29 8:30-12:30 pm; Mon Jan 31 6-10:00 pm; Sat Feb 5 8:30-12:30 pm; Mon Feb 7 6:00-10:00 pm; Mon Feb 28 6:00-10:00 pm

Ethics in Helping Relationships Discussion of ethical issues and the need for an awareness of social justice in the Human Services industry will be explored. Ethical issues, responsibilities and the relationship and obligation you have in a human service field will be discussed. Course Fee: $175 CEU’s: .8 Dates: Tue/Thu Feb 1-3 6:00-10:00 pm; Tue/Thu Feb 8-10 6:00-10:00 pm

Advocacy/Human ServicesIn this 8 hour course, study the concepts, terminology and professional practices of advocacy. Learn how to apply basic processes, tools and techniques that can help you identify, analyze and make in formed decisions.Course Fee: $175 CEU’s: .8 Dates: Tue/Thu Feb 22-24 6:00-10:00 pm;Tue/Thu Mar 15-17 6:00-10:00 pm; Tue/Thu Apr 12-14 6:00-10:00 pm;

Leadership in the Field of Human ServicesThis 8 hour course is designed to prepare participants with leadership skills and techniques in the field of Human Services. The techniques will enable participants to become more effective leaders. This course will help you nourish your leadership capacities in yourself and others. Course Fee: $175 CEU’s: .8 Dates: Tue/Thu Mar 1-3 6:00-10:00 pm;Tue/Thu Mar 8-10 6:00-10:00 pm; Tue/Thu Mar 8-10 6:00-10:00 pm;

Research, Program Evaluation and SupervisionThis 4 hour course is designed to prepare participants with basic research, program evaluation and supervision techniques commonly used in the field of Human Services. Data gathering and research techniques will be discussed.Course Fee: $125 CEU’s: .4 Dates: Sat Feb 26 8:30-12:30 pm; Sat Mar 12 8:30-12:30 pm

Human BehaviorThis 8 hour course addresses the basic principles and concepts of human behavior. Explore topics including leadership, communication, group relationships, management, research and more.Course Fee: $175 CEU’s: .8 Dates: Tue/Thu Feb 15-17 6:00-10:00 pm Upon completion participants receive a Certificates of CompletionAll classes held at PVAMU Northwest Houston Center

Human Services Workshop Series

Who is this Workshop Series for? Human Service Professionals, Human Services-Board Certified Practitioners (HS-BCPs) that must complete the estab-lished recertification require-ments as stated by Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE). These courses are also for individuals in social work, criminal justice, child care, child advocacy, education, program directors, treatment managers, executive directors, family mediator, vo-cational managers, counselors, community outreach, community relations, social ministry and adult independent living centers.

Space is limited. Classes fill quickly

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For more information call 936-261-2120

Mrs. Myeshi Briley, HS-BCPMyeshi Briley,HS-BCP has more than 18 years of community service experience. She has volunteered her time in the field of Human Services in an effort to help make a better tomorrow. During the last 3 ½ years, she has become a philanthropist for epilepsy and The Epilepsy Foundation. She hosted her own weekly radio show to help inspire listeners to take control and action on advocacy issues in America. Myeshi was recently recognized for her efforts with an award for the Books for the World Project from Rotary in 2010 . She bring real life issues that to the classroom.

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