Receive the foundational education required for a career in social services, or for transfer into a related baccalaureate degree program.

  • Academic Division: Behavioral Sciences and Law & Social Justice
  • Program Type: Associate of Science (A.S.)
  • Campus: Cumberland, Gloucester
  • Career Interest: Health & Wellbeing
  • Time Commitment: Two-years
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Accreditation: MSCHE
  • CIP Code 44.0701

Program Learning Outcomes

This program allows students to tap into their natural ability to interact with others, and that capacity is refined into a valuable skill with rewarding professional opportunities. Students receive the practical and theoretical education necessary for success, professionally or at a four-year college.

Learn more about RCSJ's Social Services program.

  • Students who have completed the program should be able to:
  • Demonstrate a knowledge and acceptance of social work values and ethics
  • Describe the social workers' role within the social service field
  • Implement a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving intervention
  • Locate retrieve and critically evaluate information and information sources related to the profession
Social Services

Ready to start this program?

Summer sessions are still enrolling with sessions beginning June 22 and July 13.

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Education Unique to Each Student

The support and guidance I have received from faculty, staff, and my fellow students has been nothing but astronomical. I’m so thankful for the knowledge and skills I have gained during my time at RCSJ.

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