Program Admissions Requirements:
Students should note that some first semester courses carry minimum prerequisites. Refer to the program grid.
- High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
Credit for Prior Learning:
Students with certifications or over five years of major-related work experience may be eligible to earn credit for prior learning. To apply students must complete a profile at https://myexperiencecounts.mass.edu/
- For students attending QCC for career development who have a minimum of five years of prior experience in the field of human services, a portfolio may be a viable option for prior learning credit. The greater the number of years in direct service, the higher the number of credits one may earn.
CORI, SORI, Finger Printing & Drug Testing:
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks are required. Finger printing and drug testing are not required.
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CORI/SORI checks are required for all students before fieldwork/practicum placement; students should be aware that a court record, active or inactive, may prevent them from completing curriculum/fieldwork requirements. There are placements and careers in the field of human services that are still an option with a CORI history; however, each individual case will be reviewed upon acceptance and again prior to placement for the practicum with the appropriate agency to assure there is no misunderstanding about what is or is not possible due to CORI issues.