Social & Human Services
The Social & Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses that prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.
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Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.
Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate degrees. Degree-granting
institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved
degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Stanly Community College may be
directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500,
or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Time to Complete
Full Time Student
26 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
Part Time Student
26 Classes, 10 Semesters, 4 Years
CCP Student
20 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
Skills You Will Learn
Effective Communication, Interviewing Techniques, Counseling, Ethical Practices, Human Development, Crisis Intervention, Diverse Issues in Human Services, Addiction & Recovery, Group Counseling
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
15 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 Year
Part Time Student
15 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
CCP Student
10 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 years
Skills You Will Learn
Effective Communication, Interviewing Techniques, Counseling, Ethical Practices, Human Development, Crisis Intervention, Diverse Issues in Human Services, Addiction & Recovery, Group Counseling
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
26 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
Part Time Student
26 Classes, 9 Semesters, 3 Year
CCP Student
20 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
Skills You Will Learn
Ethical Issues, Treatment Programs, Addiction & Recovery Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Group Counseling, Case Management, Addictive Processes, Intake Services and Assessment
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
4 Classes, 1 Semesters, .5 Years
Part Time Student
4 Classes, 2 Semesters, 1 Year
CCP Student
Completed Through CCP
Skills You Will Learn
Crisis Intervention, Ethical Issues in Substance Use Treatment, Addiction & Recovery Counseling Practices
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
23 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
Skills You Will Learn
Proper documentation skills, counseling skills to volunteer experiences with clients, various treatment modalities and appropriate applications, therapeutic communication techniques
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
14 Classes, 3 Semesters, 1 Year
Skills You Will Learn
Proper documentation skills, counseling skills to volunteer experiences with clients, various treatment modalities and appropriate applications, therapeutic communication techniques
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Time to Complete
Full Time Student
4 Classes, 1 Semester
Skills You Will Learn
Proper documentation skills, counseling skills to volunteer experiences with clients, various treatment modalities and appropriate applications, therapeutic communication techniques
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