Degree Type: Associate of Arts Degree, AA, Certificate, CER
Pathway: Business, Technology and Public Service
Are you passionate about advocacy and helping others? A career in social work or social services could be your perfect fit! Social workers make a real impact on individuals, families, and communities. With PPSC’s Social Work and Social Services Technician programs, you will be prepared for roles like probation officer, substance abuse counselor, or victim advocate. Plus, our seamless transfer pathway lets you continue your education and advance to positions like a licensed social worker, rehabilitation counselor, or child welfare case worker.
This program provides the first two years for transfer students who wish to pursue a career in social work or the human services field.
Students will gain generalized knowledge of Social Work to include specific coursework in Child Welfare as well as field experience in a social work internship.
Students will gain generalized knowledge of Social Work to include specific coursework in the study of the social impact and methodology of working with aging populations. This certificate includes field experience in a social work internship.
Students will gain generalized knowledge of Social Work to include specific coursework in sociology as well as the methodology and techniques used in modern Social Work. This certificate includes field experience through a social work internship.
Students will gain generalized knowledge of Social Work to include specific coursework in Substance Abuse Identification and treatment used in modern Social Work. This certificate includes field experience through a social work internship.
Are you interested in understanding human behavior and helping others? Our Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Behavioral Health at Pikes Peak State College is the perfect place to start! You'll learn about why people act the way they do, which is useful in many jobs, especially in human services. Plus, our behavioral health degree can open doors to work in addiction recovery and set you on the path for advanced studies in fields like professional counseling, social work, and psychology.
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The Criminal Justice program at Pikes Peak State College prepares you for careers like police officer, corrections officer, probation officer, and crime scene investigator. Our Associate of Arts (AA) in Criminal Justice allows you to transfer and easily finish your bachelor's degree while the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to help pre-employment and current criminal justice professionals upgrade their skills. We also offer certificate options for those who want to explore this exciting field.
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