The program provides students with a broad theoretical background concerning human behavior and skills necessary in the social service field. Although some of the courses are offered in the evening, the complete option will require some daytime attendance. During the spring semester of the sophomore year, the student has an intensive four-day per week cooperative education field experience at an approved site. Arrangements for the field experience must be made during the preceding fall semester. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent and competency in English as demonstrated through placement testing.
Graduates hold various positions with a number of human services agencies and institutions.
Although this program option is not designed for transfer, some credit loss might be expected by students who intend to continue their education at four-year institutions. Graduates have transferred to various colleges and universities including The College of New Jersey, Kean College, Rowan College, Rider University, and Rutgers University. Electives should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor in order to assure maximum transfer credits.