SHSA Program
The Social and Human Service Assistant (SHSA) Program is designed to help interested students jumpstart their education toward a profession promoting social justice and advocation.
Through a partnership between DCCC and Delaware County Council, rising high school seniors can attend the College at no cost and earn up to 18 credits and a certificate toward an associate degree in social work. A new cohort will begin Fall 2024.
Students who are eligible to participate in this dual enrollment pathway will have the opportunity to meet with the Transfer Office to discuss transfer options, as well as have access to other student support resources at the College.
Information Sessions:
Tuesday, July 16 (virtual): 6-7 p.m. Register Here
Monday, July 29 (In person): 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register Here
Important Dates:
- Priority Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - Please note: Applications may be accepted after July 30, but seats are limited.
- Priority Placement Testing* Deadline: Thursday, August 8, 2024
When applying, select "Social Work" as the anticipated program of study. Please remember to answer the question, “What type of Dual Enrollment Program are you interested in?” You will want to select “Structured Pathway.” After completing your dual enrollment application, you must send our Admissions Office an email (admiss@dccc.edu) to confirm that you applied for the Social and Human Service Assistant Program to be considered. Seats will be awarded on a first qualified, first admitted basis.
*A student may be eligible for a waiver or exemption of the placement test by submitting specific scores or school transcripts. Please visit dccc.edu/assessment for more information to determine if you are eligible for a waiver or exemption. We request that scores or school transcripts be uploaded on the student’s dual enrollment application (during time of applying).
Need help with enrollment? Visit our Dual Enrollment Steps page for guidance!
A sample sequence of courses for the first year includes:
| Fall Term | ||||
| Course | Day | Time | Credits Earned | Term Total |
| SWO 101 “Introduction to Social Work” | MWF | 8-8:55 a.m. | 3 | |
| ENG 100 “English Composition I” | MWF |
9:05-10 a.m. |
3 | |
| PSY 140 “General Psychology” | TR | 8-9:25 a.m. | 3 | |
| 9 | ||||
| Spring Term | ||||
| CS100 “Introduction to Information Technology” | MWF | 8-8:55 a.m. |
3 |
|
| COMM 111 “Public Speaking” | MWF | 9:05-10 a.m. | 3 | |
| SWO 210 “Human Behavior and the Social Environment” | TR | 8-9:25 a.m. | 3 | |
| 18 |
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