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.

The Social and Human Services Department at Catawba Valley Community College believes in teaching students the necessary skills to provide a Service to Society, particularly in times of crisis. We practice the principles of empathy, social justice, cultural competence, and ethical integrity as we transform aspiring Social and Human Services technicians into quality effective professionals who enrich our community by challenging social injustice and working for social change on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed people.