Social and Human Services - Community Outreach NEW
Curriculum Description
The Community Outreach Certificate prepares students for careers connecting organizations with the individuals and communities they serve. This program provides training in developing outreach strategies, collaborating with local agencies, and fostering relationships to promote positive change.
Students gain essential skills in public engagement and resource coordination, equipping them to support diverse populations, including youth, families, and vulnerable individuals. Graduates are prepared for roles in nonprofits, government agencies, and private organizations, where they assist with health and wellness promotion, crisis intervention, resource access, and financial assistance.
Students who have completed courses for the Community Health Worker or Income Maintenance Caseworker may apply those credits toward this certificate. To learn more, consult with a program advisor.
All courses within this certificate program can be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Social and Human Services, making it an excellent option for students looking to expand their career opportunities and continue their education in this field.
Career Possibilities: Outreach Coordinator, Housing Support Specialist, Crisis Intervention Specialist
This stackable certificate allows students to build their credentials while preparing for work in diverse settings. Graduates can further their careers by pursuing the AAS degree in Social and Human Services.
Certificate
C45380CO
NC CIP: 44.0000
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2025
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE 110 | Intro to Human Services | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 123 | Interviewing Techniques | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 225 | Crisis and Intervention Prin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 7 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE 155 | Community Resources Mgt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Developmental Disabilities | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Gerontology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro to Mental Health | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro to Addiction & Recover | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Family Systems | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Financial Services | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| OR | |||||
| Health Prob & Prevent | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
Total Credit Hours: 17
Additional Information
C45380CO