Social and Human Services - Foundational Skills REVISED
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
C45380FS
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 210 | Diversity Ethics and Trends | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 225 | Crisis and Intervention Prin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE 220 | Case Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Group Dynamics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Counseling Theories & Skills | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours: 18
C45380FS