Public and Social Services

The Fire Science associate degree program prepares students for a career or promotion within fire and emergency service organizations. Students are also prepared for careers in the private sector, which include fire investigation, fire engineering, suppression/alarm systems maintenance, emergency management and hazard analysis.

The Fire Science Certificate prepares students for a career or promotion within fire and emergency service organizations. Students are also prepared for careers in the private sector, which include fire investigation, fire engineering, suppression/alarm systems maintenance, emergency management and hazard analysis.

The Criminal Justice - Transfer Option associate degree program provides students with a broad academic background in the area of criminal justice and the opportunity to develop the skills needed for pursuing a public service career in policing, corrections, courts, probation, parole, federal agencies, or the private sector. This program is specifically designed for students who wish to meet the rigorous requirements of the MassTransfer Program, which ensures the full transfer of credit into the criminal justice and general education courses in bachelor’s degree programs within the Massachusetts public education system.​

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides students with a broad academic background in the area of criminal justice and the opportunity to develop the skills needed for pursuing a public service career in policing, corrections, courts, probation, parole, federal agencies, the private sector, or transfer to a four-year institution.

If you have a passion for making a positive impact in people's lives then human services associate degree is for you! Human Services is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

If you have a passion for making a positive impact in people's lives then the Human Services Certificate is for you! Human Services is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

The Direct Support Certificate is designed for community support workers who work in programs funded by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS); it serves as a pathway for career development and advancement for non-degree workers in the field. Graduates are prepared to transfer into the Human Services associate degree program.