Human Services and Teacher Education

Are you interested in helping individuals, families, or communities in need, or providing care and education for young children? Learn more about how Central Piedmont can help you help others.

Human Services professionals are needed today more than ever. The Central Piedmont Health Professions and Human Services programs are still accepting students for the fall semester. Please visit individual program pages for additional information.

Career Options and Salary Information

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Accelerated Career Training

Step up from a job to a meaningful career. Accelerated Career Training through College and Career Readiness is focused, fast, and free.

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Associate in Arts

Central Piedmont's Associate in Arts degree ensures you transfer to a 4-year institution having already met general education requirements.

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Associate in Science

Students who complete Central Piedmont's Associate in Science degree can transfer to a four-year institution having already fulfilled certain...

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Cosmetology

Prepare to sit for the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts Licensing Exam and become a highly skilled industry professional.

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Cosmetology (Non-Credit)

The Cosmetology Corporate and Continuing Education program at Central Piedmont teaches the skills you need to be a highly competent professional.

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Early Childhood Education

Earn an early childhood education degree or certificate at Central Piedmont. Learn what sets us apart from other childhood education programs.

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Human Services Technology, Developmental Disabilities, and Addiction and Recovery Studies

Earn a degree or specialized certificate in human services technology, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.

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Interpreter Education

Develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work as an entry-level ASL interpreter.

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Speech Language Pathology Assistant

This joint program with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will train you to help provide rehabilitation and restorative services.

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Teacher Education (Non-Credit)

Central Piedmont is committed to providing learning opportunities that help licensed professional educators earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)...

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Teacher Preparation

Study to become a teacher in North Carolina. Earn an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science in teacher preparation from Central Piedmont.

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