Program Admission
All students interested in the Social Work & Human Services Associate Degree must attend a mandatory information session.
Each semester there are several information sessions offered.
Register Online for Information Sessions
Information sessions will be held virtually using Zoom. Students will receive an email with the Zoom link prior to the meeting.
Students will need to use a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone to access the presentation as it has both visual and audio components. Students should access the meeting from a location where they are able to be fully present (please do not access a virtual meeting while driving, working, etc.) Students are expected to stay for the entire meeting and late arrivals will not be admitted.
Lastly, students may also seek advising through Health & Human Services Advising department.
Information Session Dates for Summer Semester 2022
June 8, 2022: 3-430 PM
June 29, 2022: 6-730 PM
July 11, 2022: 10-1130 AM
Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Prior to attending an Information session, students must review the SAHS Professional Expectations & Commitment document.
The Social Work & Human Services Program Admissions process is designed to provide students with an overview of the Human Services Profession and prepare students for practicums. Please carefully review the policies and procedures listed below.
- Submit an official copy of your high school transcript verifying graduation or GED to the College Admissions or Records and Registration Department.
- The Department does not offer proficiency exams for any technical course.
- Take the CSCC placement test for reading, math, and writing skills.
4.Meet with a Health and Human Services Division academic advisor. Receive notification of Program Information session and plan to attend while enrolled in the first term of SAHS introductory courses.
5. The following courses are requirements and must be completed with a “C” or higher before you can be formally accepted into the program.
- COLS 1100
- ENGL 1100: Beginning Composition
- PSY 1100: Introduction to Psychology
- SAHS 1111: Introduction to Social Work/Mental Health
- MULT 1114: Introduction to Addiction Studies
- MULT 1115: Introductory Helping Skills
NOTE: All must be successfully completed before you can be offered formal admission into the program.
6. Attend a mandatory SAHS Program Information Session. Several options are available each semester. Review the SAHS Professional Expectations & Commitment prior to Information Session.
7. Completion of the mandatory background check with the results prior to attending the mandatory group program admissions interview.
*Students must be "off paper" for at least one year. Must be 3 years post-disposition for all non-violent offenses, must be 8 years post-conviction for any violent or sexually-oriented offense. Students with felonies and/or violent/sexually-oriented offenses will be subject to additional screening. Students must be one year post-incarceration.
8. Attend and participate in a mandatory group program admissions interview. The interview will be scheduled during the semester you are completing the eight (8) required courses listed above.
9. Review and Sign the SAHS Professional Expectations & Commitment Document during the group program admission interview
10. Completion of additional required documentation for persons with prior criminal convictions.
11. Minimum GPA of 2.25