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Social and Human Services - Child Advocate NEW

Curriculum Description

The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services. Opportunities for experiential learning allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies. Graduates may choose to transfer and continue their education at a variety of colleges and universities.

Certificate

C45380CA
NC CIP: 44.0000
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2025

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CAS 110 Persp Child Maltreatment & Adv 3 0 0 3
CAS 120 Cultural Aware Child Malt/Adv 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 0 0 6

Fall Semster

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CAS 210 Prof & Sys Resp to Child Malt 3 0 0 3
CAS 220 Resp Survivor of Child Abuse 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 0 0 6

Total Credit Hours: 12

C45380CA
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