Social Services, A.A.
Find a satisfying career in the diverse and expanding field of social and human services.
Immaculata’s new Associate of Arts in Social Services opens doors to a variety of careers that make a difference in the world.
The coursework focuses on developing students’ knowledge of social and human services and includes an interdisciplinary curriculum that addresses professional standards, ethics, interpersonal communication skills, and diversity in the workplace. The unique curriculum includes five cooperative learning courses that combine classroom-related education with full- or part-time, paid employment in a related social services position. These five courses offer students experiential, hands-on learning in social services and provide the deepest level of training and experience so students can excel in the workplace immediately upon graduation.
At A Glance
Program: Associate of Arts
Audience: Undergraduate adult learners
Format: Various formats, including accelerated online and face-to-face
Next Start Date: January 20, 2026
Cost: $250 per credit
Time to Completion Approximately two years
“The Associate of Arts in Social Services is a phenomenal program. The flexibility for working professionals to further their education allows them to practically apply newly learned concepts in their day-to-day work. In addition, the opportunity to collaborate with professors and other like-minded working professionals provides significant value. It is no exaggeration to say that this program allows me to not only achieve my dreams, but to excel in them.”
Jason Tran
Paraprofessional at Downingtown Area School District
Job Growth
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that job projections for social and human service assistants will grow 12% from 2021-2031, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
