Certified Wellness Coach
Certificate of Achievement
Local (Major Code: 01895)
The Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) program prepares students to deliver non-clinical, culturally responsive behavioral health support to youth and young adults, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and wellness promotion. Through a combination of academic coursework and supervised field experience, students develop competencies in life skills education, behavioral health screening, care coordination, crisis referral, and group facilitation.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- Demonstrate effective communication and empathy, facilitating behavior change by empowering clients, developing personalized wellness plans, and recognizing health risks while knowing when to refer clients to other professionals.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 230 | DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SWHS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES | 3 |
| SWHS 116 | CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS IN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG COUNSELING | 3 |
| SWHS 112 | INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/ ADDICTIONS | 3 |
| SWHS 114 | GROUP DYNAMICS IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING | 3 |
| SWHS 120 | SOCIAL WORK FIELDS OF SERVICE | 3 |
| SWHS 154 | LAW, ETHICS, AND SKILLS IN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS COUNSELING | 3 |
| SWHS 156 | CASE MANAGEMENT IN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG COUNSELING | 3 |
| SWHS 260 | CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY FAMILY COUNSELING | 3 |
| Total Units | 33 | |