HACC & Penn College Articulation Agreement
Keep your momentum going
HACC and Penn College have established an articulation agreement that allows you to seamlessly transfer into Penn College's Human Services & Restorative Justice bachelor-degree program. You'll be awarded a minimum of 30 credits for your Social Services, A.A. degree but could qualify for up to 39 credits based on other courses you've taken.
With a bachelor's degree in Human Services & Restorative Justice you'll gain advanced knowledge and skills, unlocking a wide range of career opportunities. Through program-sponsored events and an internship you'll have opportunities to expand your professional network and acquire the experience needed to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
Make your move
Boost Your Career Mobility
Enhance Your Impact
Increase Your Earning Potential
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Courses
Careers
- Probation officer
- Social services caseworker
- Child protective services worker
- Drug and alcohol counselor
- Youth development counselor
- Corrections officer
- Restorative justice coordinator
- Families in Crisis (HSJ261)
- Human Services Application Elective – 300 Level (HSA)
- Human Services Application Elective – 400 Level (HSB)
- Open Elective (OEA)
- Mathematics Elective (MTH) or
- Topics in Mathematics (MTH153) or
- Business Statistics (MTH157) or
- Statistics for Health & Behavioral Sciences (MTH159) or
- Statistics for STEM Fields with Computer Applications (MTH161)
- Core Arts Perspective (ARP)
- Human Services Application Elective – 400 Level (HSB)
- Legal Advocacy (HSJ401)
- Research Methods (SOC113)
- Open Elective (OEA)
- **SOC111 Introduction to Sociology (SOC111) or
- **Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective Elective (CDP)
- Human Services Application Elective – 300 Level (HSA)
**If a student has not completed SOCI201 at HACC, SOC111 must be taken at PCT.**If a student has completed SOCI205 at HACC or taken an HSA or HSB course at Penn College that fulfills the Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective Elective requirement, they are exempt from taking an additional Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective Elective course.
Scholarships
Penn College Transfer Student Scholarship
Available to students transferring to Penn College for their bachelor's degree.
Admissions Scholarship
Available to full-time transfer students who have a history of contributing to their school, local, and/or work community.
Cunningham Family Scholarship
Available to full-time transfer students who are eligible for financial aid.
Check Out All 350+ Scholarship Opportunities
As a Penn College student, you can put your name in the running for all types of scholarships.
People
Meet the Makers
Get to know our Human Services & Restorative Justice community by exploring this collection of student, alumni, and faculty stories.
Student
Jerome Frazier
Human Services & Restorative Justice
Jerome's writing a better future for himself by helping others succeed.
Student
Ashlee Felix
Human Services & Restorative Justice
After attending two other colleges, Ashlee decided hands-on was for her. She moved to Williamsport, found her community, and couldn't be happier with her new life at Penn College.
Faculty
Sarah Moore
Human Services & Restorative Justice
Compassionate and caring, Sarah leads by example, inspiring tomorrow's agents of change.
Alumni
Michelle Runkle
Human Services & Restorative Justice
Caring for others is second nature for this Human Services grad.
Student
Colin Browne Jr.
Human Services & Restorative Justice
He knew from a young age that he was destined to make a difference. The Human Services & Restorative Justice program at Penn College was the perfect fit.
On the Podcast
Dr. Craig Miller, History Professor, and recent Human Services & Restorative Justice grad Ashlee Felix-Taveras discuss prison education and restorative justice in this can't miss episode of the Tomorrow Makers podcast.
Global Experience
Gain global experience
Human Services & Restorative Justice students have the opportunity to take their education around the world. Students recently completed a service learning experience in Alaska. Read about their experience →
