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Human Services

This video is 100% funded by federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) awards AA-32183-18-55-A-51 and AA-30941-17-55-A-51 from the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration to the Virginia Community College System. Blue Ridge Community College was the recipient of $303, 583 as part of this initiative.

Career Options

Graduates may transfer to a 4-year school to work on a bachelor’s degree in social work (B.S.W.) or go to work as paraprofessionals in service agencies for mental health, substance abuse, aging, corrections, etc.  Deciding between majoring in social work or psychology?  A B.S.W. allows you to work in the field as soon as you graduate whereas psychology practices generally require further studies beyond the 4-year degree.

Program Options

Internships

A series of internships with local agencies and institutions give students practical field experience before they graduate.

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