The Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Guardianship prepares students for careers as public guardians in Alaska. The certificate is designed to provide students with an understanding of the social, legal, and policy context of guardianship and its variations in Alaska. The OEC in Guardianship emphasizes engaging in effective and ethical management of guardianship cases, ensuring accountability, sensitivity to complex needs, and cultural responsiveness.
Admission Requirements
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Occupational Endorsement Certificates.
- Complete the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUMS A241 | Understanding Guardianship and Conservatorship | 3 |
| HUMS A242 | Guardianship: Legal Process, Legal Forms and the Parties | 3 |
| HUMS A243 | Guardianship: Understanding Community Resources & Benefits | 3 |
| HUMS A244 | Advanced Decision-Making, Ethics, and Preparing a Guardianship Business | 3 |
| HUMS A295C | Guardianship Practicum | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
A minimum of 15 credits is required for the degree.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Guardianship will be able to:
- Demonstrate the process of applying for a guardianship or conservatorship appointment and the statutory obligations of an appointed guardian.
- Describe how the Court monitors all guardians and conservators on an ongoing basis, and how to complete and file necessary reports to the court.
- Demonstrate how to manage a client’s finances, including developing the proper bank accounts, budgets, and managing income and expenses.
- Demonstrate the process of closing out a guardianship case and the various reasons why a case may be dismissed.