This joint degree program prepares students for a career in assisting individuals with psychiatric disabilities in a variety of community settings that provide social, vocational, residential, and case management services. Students complete a minimum of 18 credits at WCCC before applying to UMDNJ for completion of their associate degree. Speak with an advisor in Student Services for more information.
General Education*
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Credits
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Career Courses**
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Credits
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ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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PSRT 1019 Clinical Practice in PSR I |
6 |
ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
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PSRT 1101 Intro to Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation*** |
3 |
COM 105 Interpersonal Communications or COM 143 Speech |
3 |
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PSRT 1102 Communication Techniques for Interviewing and Counseling |
3 |
CSC 112 Microcomputer Software Applications |
3 |
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PSRT 1103 Introduction to Group Activities |
3 |
MAT 131 College Algebra |
3 |
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PSRT 1204 Clinical Principles in Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
3 |
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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PSRT 2019 Clinical Practicum in PSR II |
6 |
BIO 150 Contemporary Issues in Human Biology |
4 |
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PSRT 2121 Community Resource Management |
3 |
SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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PSRT 2231 Emerging Topics in Psychological Rehabilitation |
3 |
PSY 183 Social Psychology |
3 |
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30 |
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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31 |
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Total Credits for Degree |
61 |
First Semester
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Credits
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Third Semester**
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Credits
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ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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PSRT 1101 Intro to Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation***
(Equivalent WCCC course PSY 299) |
3 |
COM 105 Interpersonal Communications or COM 143 Speech |
3 |
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PSRT 1102 Communication Techniques for Interviewing and Counseling |
3 |
CSC 112 Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
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PSRT 1103 Introduction to Group Activities |
3 |
SOC 103 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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PSRT 1204 Clinical Principles in Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
3 |
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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PSRT 1019 Clinical Practice in PSR I |
6 |
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15 |
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18 |
Second Semester
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Credits
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Fourth Semester**
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Credits
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ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
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PSRT 2121 Community Resource Management |
3 |
MAT 131 College Algebra |
3 |
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PSRT 2019 Clinical Practicum in PSR II |
6 |
BIO 150 Principles of Human Biology |
4 |
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PSRT 2231 Emerging Topics in Psychosocial Rehabilitation |
3 |
PSY 183 Social Psychology |
3 |
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12 |
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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16 |
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Total Credits for Degree |
61 |
* Students must complete 18 credits including ENG 140 and ENG 141 with 2.0 or better before applying to UMDNJ's professional phase.
** Courses are web-based or meet at Scotch Plains campus in the evening. UMDNJ tuition rates apply. Practicums are available within the student's community.
*** This course may be taken at WCCC prior to entering the professional phase of the program.
