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Social and Human Services - Community Outreach 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

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
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