Social Services Aide Certificate

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The Social Service Aide certificate prepares students for employment as group residence workers, neighborhood outreach workers, social casework assistants and other similar positions. In many instances, social service workers are employed under the supervision of a social worker, or in some cases a psychologist. Employment opportunities exist in such areas as day care, nursery school education, mental health, group and community work at the public and private levels.

Learning Outcomes

Entry level skills for employment in social services agencies
Entry level competencies in skills to work with organizations, communities, groups, families and individuals
Ability to work collaboratively in groups
Clear and effective communication skills
Appreciation for adhering to the ethics and integrity of the social services profession

Please see Becoming Connecticut State Community College for important information regarding this program and Fall 2023 opening of Connecticut State Community College.

Certificate Requirements

BIO* 115 - Human Biology Credit(s): 4
SOC* 101 - Principles of Sociology Credit(s): 3
SOC* 210 - Sociology of the Family Credit(s): 3
SOC* 235 - Introduction to Social Welfare Credit(s): 3 (SL)
SOC* 285 - Community Organization Credit(s): 3
PSY* 105 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3 (SL)
POL* Political Science Elective Credit(s): 3

and One of the Following Three Courses

SOC* 117 - Minorities in the U.S. Credit(s): 3 †
OR
PSY* 253 - Multicultural Issues in Psychology Credit(s): 3 †
OR
SOC* 201 - Contemporary Social Issues Credit(s): 3 † (SL)

Total Credits: 25

† Throughout this catalog, this symbol means that a pre-requisite is required. Please refer to the Course Descriptions section.

SL: This course requires students to conduct 25 hours of service learning. Please consult with an academic counselor or contact the program coordinator for more details.

All courses taken in this certificate program can lead to our associate degree in Social Services.