Community Health & Case Management Certificate

School: Health Sciences and Wellness
Academic Dept:
HEGIS: 5201.00

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2025 to Summer 2026. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

The Community Health and Case Management Certificate at SUNY Westchester Community College prepares you for essential frontline roles in public health, healthcare, and human services. Through courses in healthcare systems, case management, and social services, along with hands-on fieldwork, you’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills to support individuals and families in accessing and coordinating medical, mental health, and social services. This program emphasizes ethical practices, cultural sensitivity, and advocacy, equipping you to work effectively with diverse communities in settings like hospitals, community health centers, and mental health facilities. Additionally, credits from this certificate can be applied toward further degrees in Health Studies or Human Services .

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical knowledge base required for employment as a community health worker or case manager.
Apply ethical practices in the workplace.
Solve problems by selecting and applying information resources, logical thought processes and problem- solving methodologies.
Demonstrate cultural self-awareness and apply appropriate strategies in working with culturally diverse populations.
Practice advocacy skills in the following domains: health care access, health care system navigation and care coordination.

Program Requirements

Required Courses - 28 credits

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
ENG 101 - Writing and Research	3
HSERV 200 - Diversity and Social Justice	3
HCTAL 103 - Introduction to U.S. Healthcare Systems	3
HCTAL 102 - Exploring Health Careers OR HSERV 101 - Introduction to Social Work	3
PE 116 - First Aid/CPR/AED	1
Semester Total Credits	13

Semester 2

Course	Credits
HSERV 264 - Case Management	3
HCTAL 104 - Community Health Worker Foundations	3
HSERV 102 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment OR NUTR 118 - Principles of Teaching Health Care	3
HCTAL 105 - Practicum in Healthcare	3
AC 101 - Psychosocial Issues in Addiction OR NUTR 109 - Nutrition for Health Care	3
Semester Total Credits	15

Minimum Total Credits: 28

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