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Social and Human Services

Prepare to make a difference in your community. Learn case management, work with at-risk populations and navigate human services systems for careers in social services and community support.

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Human Services

Social and Human Services Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Social and Human Services (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus Two Years Hybrid
Case Management Certificate
Social and Human Services Certificate
Working With At-Risk Youth Certificate
Addiction and Recovery Interventions Certificate Bachelor's degree Central Campus One year Hybrid
Addiction and Recovery Studies Certificate Bachelor's degree Central Campus One year Hybrid
Caseworker Training: NC FAST and DSS Human Services Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Central Campus 16 weeks or less Hybrid
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Social and Human Services (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Case Management
    Student Goals: Certificate
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  • Social and Human Services
    Student Goals: Certificate
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  • Working With At-Risk Youth
    Student Goals: Certificate
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  • Addiction and Recovery Interventions
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Addiction and Recovery Studies
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Caseworker Training: NC FAST and DSS Human Services
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificates
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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