What You Will Learn
The Human Services: Pre-Social Work program at CCM offers an ideal foundation for those considering Social Work or other related careers. The curriculum is multidisciplinary, and candidates develop theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as social welfare, public policy, counseling, social and behavioral science, biological science, and the humanities. The program is structured for seamless transfer into BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) and MSW (Master of Social Work) programs at four-year colleges and universities. Additionally, the curriculum provides a strong grounding for those directly entering the workforce.
Curriculum
The 15-credit Human Services: Pre-Social Work core at CCM consists of the following five courses:
- Community Mental Health
- The Family
- Human Needs and Social Services
- Introduction to Social Welfare
- Social Policy and Politics
Careers in the Field
A degree in Human Services: Pre-Social Work will prepare you for the following careers.
Associate Degree:
- Case Aide
- Crisis Response Specialist
- Non Profit Coordinator
- Outreach Worker
- Social Services Assistant
Bachelor’s & More:
- Foster Care Social Worker
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Mental Health Counselor
- Policy Analyst
Why Study Human Services: Pre-Social Work at CCM?
The CCM Human Services: Pre-Social Work program provides outstanding instruction and experiential learning to prepare students for advanced study and careers in a diverse and changing world. The curriculum is aligned with national Social Work standards and blends academic and professional preparation in a wide variety of courses. Courses are interactive with small class size and faculty are dedicated to helping students develop their interests and pursue their goals.
Credit, non-credit internship experiences and job search support are facilitated through our Office of Career and Transfer Services, where you can also learn how to build a resume, and receive the tools to help you with interviewing skills to succeed! Learn more about Career Services here.
Where You Can Go
Graduates with an A.S. degree from CCM benefit from New Jersey’s Statewide Transfer Agreement. This means that the general education requirements will be waived at New Jersey public colleges and universities, allowing students to transfer in with junior standing. In addition, many out-of-state institutions also accept CCM credits.
CCM Human Services: Pre-Social Work students frequently transfer to the following colleges and universities.
In State:
- Ramapo College
- Rutgers University – Newark
- Rutgers University – New Brunswick
- Seton Hall University
- William Paterson University
Out of State:
- East Stroudsburg University
- Pennsylvania State University
- University of Arizona
Visit our Transfer Services page for more information.
Paying for Your Human Services: Pre-Social Work Education
Earning an associate degree in Human Services: Pre-Social Work is a powerful investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost, and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Featured Courses
Introduction to Social Welfare and Human Services
An introduction to the goals, values and philosophy of social work as a profession examining the relationship between attitudes and values, economic, political and cultural conditions, and the evolution of social welfare in the U.S. Provides understanding of the basic elements of the client-worker relationship.
Human Needs and Social Services
A conceptual framework through which human behavior is systematically understood, this course explores the needs of people as determined by their biological and psycho/social growth and development, and by their special relationship to society and its problems. The means by which these needs can be met by the social welfare system also are presented.
Community Mental Health
A survey of institutional and community-based mental health programs of prevention and treatment, sources of environmental stress, identification of high risk groups, and the role of professionals and volunteers in the field.
