The Chemical Dependency credential arms professionals with real-world skills and practical takeaways to apply in their lines of work. From awareness and prevention to treatment and advocacy, students learn the health, social, political, and systemic aspects of drug use and addiction. Courses discuss ways to implement effective prevention strategies, identify signs of chemical dependency along with current treatment options. Upon completion of this online program, graduates will earn a professional credential and the understanding, knowledge, and confidence to influence change.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
1
Semesters
4
Courses
12
Credits
4 courses 12 credits
100% program-specific courses
This professional credential is intended to enhance the skill level of degreed professionals currently working in fields such as law enforcement, education, human services, and healthcare.
8
Week Courses
100%
Online
1
Year Program
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Professional development day features childhood trauma expert
February 20, 2026
Penn College’s human services & restorative justice program recently hosted a professional development day and welcomed Jennifer Lake, founder and executive…
HSJ Expo offers opportunities for internships, employment
February 05, 2026
Sixteen employers participated in the January Human Services & Restorative Justice Internship and Job Expo. The event, which takes place every fall and spring,…
Restorative Justice Week highlights importance of empathy
December 12, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology recently wrapped up Restorative Justice Week, which aimed to highlight the importance of understanding the expansive impact…
‘Food4Fines’ kicks off Nov. 17
November 14, 2025
As part of Restorative Justice Week, Nov. 16-22, Human Services & Restorative Justice Club members and first-year students of the program will accept…
Cross-curricular collaboration explores poverty
May 06, 2025
Can you survive a month in poverty? That was the key question at a recent Community Action Poverty Simulation explored by Penn College students in various…
Building meaningful professional connections
February 17, 2025
Over 65 Penn College students engaged with 16 employers at the Human Services & Restorative Justice Internship and Job Expo. “Engaging with employers early and…
Restorative justice circles boost students' skills
December 13, 2024
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s human services & restorative justice major recently observed Restorative Justice Week, an annual international celebration…
Penn College classes add global travel to students’ education
October 15, 2024
Supporting Pennsylvania College of Technology’s mission to equip future leaders with real-world experience, faculty members led students in exploring new parts…
Human services students fold hope into community effort
May 02, 2024
Several students in Penn College’s human services & restorative justice major provided volunteer support recently to the Union County Giving Closet. The Penn…
Therapeutic Community among topics of corrections class visit
April 15, 2024
The Introduction to Corrections (HSJ 215) class at Penn College recently received a real-world glimpse into the corrections system, courtesy of Allyson…
“The most effective strategy for addressing substance use and abuse is through the mobilization of local citizens. They serve as experts of their communities, because they retain a strong understanding of regional assets and potential barriers to change. Penn College understands the powerful role that local people play in addressing the current opioid and subsequent heroin epidemics.”
Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
This student-organized event was designed to raise awareness and humanize the local opioid epidemic.
Thanks to the Military Tuition Assistance Program, more tomorrow makers can find their futures at Penn College. Through this special offering, qualified active military personnel are eligible to pursue college credits tuition free.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page in our Course Catalog for general requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
International students who are studying in the United States on an F-1 visa must be enrolled in a full course of study in-person. Students are not permitted to enroll in an entirely online degree. Online degrees are available to international students pursuing the degree from their home country. Students must still meet all admissions criteria for admission to the college and any special admissions requirements that govern pursuit of their chosen major.
Human Services & Restorative Justice Advisory Committee Members
Ms. Robin Dadzie
Senior Case Manager
AIDS Resource Alliance
Mr. Christopher T Kriner
Chief of Police
Lycoming Regional Police Department
Ms. Amber B Morningstar
Chief Executive Officer
YWCA Northcentral PA
Mr. Zane R Pardoe
Supervisor of Education
USP Lewisburg
Ms. Penny L Sines
Parole Manager
Department of Corrections - Reentry Division
Karey Snook
Counselor
Lycoming County Pre-Release Center
Nicole J Spring, Esquire
Chief Public Defender
Lycoming County Public Defender
Ms. Rachel Thompson
Program Coordinator, Prison to College Program
Penn College
Mr. Joseph J Weber
Supervisor Family Support Services Unit
Lycoming Children & Youth Services
Mr. Jeffrey P Wheeler
Assistant Clinical Director
White Deer Run - Allenwood
Ebony Young
Talent Acquisition Manager
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers
Assistant Professor, Human Services
Instructor, Human Services & Restorative Justice
Associate Professor, Human Services
Human Services & Restorative Justice
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Human Services & Restorative Justice
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Individual Studies
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Brewing & Fermentation Science
Certificate
Advertising Art
Associate of Applied Arts (A.A.A.)
Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
General Studies
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Online
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)