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 →
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
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.
Alumni
Michelle Runkle
Human Services & Restorative Justice
Caring for others is second nature for this Human Services grad.
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.
Student
Jerome Frazier
Human Services & Restorative Justice
Jerome's writing a better future for himself by helping others succeed.
Faculty
Sarah Moore
Human Services & Restorative Justice
Compassionate and caring, Sarah leads by example, inspiring tomorrow's agents of change.
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.
