Community Leadership, Basic Certificate
College(s):
Not accepting new students at Kennedy-KingProgram Code: 0517
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| SOC SCI 160 | Community Organizing | 3 |
| SOC SCI 260 | Community Development | 3 |
| POL SCI 207 | U.S. State & Local Government | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to African-American Studies | ||
| U.S. Latinx History | ||
| The Sociology Of Sex & Gender | ||
| Required Work-Based Learning Courses | ||
| SOC SCI 265 | Practicum in Community Leadership | 4 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Community Leadership. This does not represent a contract of guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, students will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Community Leadership.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| POL SCI 207 | U.S. State & Local Government | 3 |
| SOC SCI 160 | Community Organizing (1st 8 weeks) | 3 |
| SOC SCI 260 | Community Development (2nd 8 weeks) | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOC SCI 265 | Practicum in Community Leadership | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to African-American Studies | ||
| U.S. Latinx History | ||
| The Sociology Of Sex & Gender | ||
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Social and Community Service Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
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Annual Job Openings
379 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 7.24% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 2.19% |
| An Associate degree | 8.15% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 50.36% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 32.05% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
82.41% continue their education beyond an associate degree