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.
- English: Placement into college level English.
Credit for Prior Learning:
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. Work, life, volunteer and military experience may be translated into credit, allowing students to take fewer classes and earn their degree faster. CPL eliminates redundancies for students who have already earned credentials or mastered skills required for their program of study. Email experience [at] qcc.mass.edu for more information and eligibility.
- 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, Fingerprinting & Drug Testing:
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks are required. Fingerprinting and drug testing are not required.
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.
