Professional Credit Courses

Theories, themes, and issues concerning the ongoing interaction between people as they grow, change, and develop over the life course and the social context in which this occurs. Assumptions about human behavior that may interfere with recognition of diversity in the ongoing interaction between individual, family, and group identity; social context; and social life/values and ethical issues related to biopsychosocial development.

Section: 91

Index: 17198  

History, philosophy, and development of social welfare as an essential institution in the United States. Study of the emergence and role of social work, understanding of patterns of current provision, and introduction to analysis of social welfare policies.

Section: 90    

Index: 17218 

Introduction to scientific, analytic approach to building knowledge and skills, including role of concepts and theory, hypothesis formulation, operationalization, research design, data collection, data processing, statistical analysis, introductory computer skills, and report writing.

Section: 90

Index: 17238

This diversity and oppression course will introduce a range of diverse populations by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and physical differences. Additionally, students will examine the role, function, and effects of oppression in society as it relates to social and economic justice. Assumptions underlying theory and research methodologies from which basic constructs of human behavior are drawn will be examined to understand how power and other dynamics manage and sustain oppression at the individual and institutional levels. Also discussed is how oppression affects service delivery at micro and macro levels, particularly social policies and strategic planning which drive the shape of services.

Section: 90

Index: 17238 

Major forms of emotional distress in adults and children. Classification trends, issues, and models. Introduction to clinical syndromes in terms of diagnostic methodology, research, and social concerns and their implications for at-risk groups.

Section: 93    

Index: 17250 

Law in health and human services. Reading, using, and finding law. Law in practice in relation to law on the books. Topics include due process, equal protection, discrimination, confidentiality and duty to warn, child abuse, domestic violence, AIDS, sexual harassment, mental health, developmental disabilities, courtroom testimony, malpractice, and administrative liability.

Examines women in different parts of the world; the institutional factors and values of society that impact on personal roles, status, and discrimination of women; and the social and individual problems that affect women because of their gender. Feminist theories and feminist practices that facilitate institutional and individual changes are discussed.

This course examines chronic illnesses and disability among adults, focusing on the medical and psychosocial aspects of various mental and physical health conditions. This course aims to foster understanding of how social workers work with clients with chronic illness and disability, as well as their significant others, within healthcare and community systems. This course also reviews relevant policies and welfare system components intended to support those with chronic illness and disability. 

Yes, you need to complete an online application through Graduate Admissions. Applicants should make sure to apply to the Social Work Non-degree program. There is a $70.00 application fee.

First, you must complete the online application. Once completed, submit official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions where you have enrolled.  

Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions - New Brunswick 
56 College Avenue 
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 
848-932-7711

Submit Electronic Transcripts to: e-transcripts@gradadm.rutgers.edu

Priority PCC Application Deadlines: 

• Fall: August 15 
• Spring: January 1 
• Summer: May 1 

All supporting documents must be submitted by the 15th of the deadline month to be considered for admission.

The minimum Paper based TOEFL score is 550. The minimum Computer based TOEFL score is 213. The minimum IBT-internet based TOEFL is as follows: 

• Writing 22 
• Speaking 23 
• Reading 21 
• Listening 17 

The acceptable IELTS score is bandwidth 7.

Go to Graduate and Professional Admissions website and click on the "Application Status" tab on the left hand side of the page.

Decisions are made on completed applications within 2-3 weeks of submission. Keep in mind, all supporting materials must be submitted in order to be considered. Applicants should check their Application Status page to ensure that all official transcripts have been submitted.

There is no particular sequence to follow. Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Diversity and Oppression, or Social Welfare Policy and Service would all be a good place to start.

Below is a list of courses offered through the PCC program and the semester they are offered through the MSW degree program. PCC students taking more than one PCC course who plan to apply to the MSW degree program may want to consider taking courses listed under both the fall and spring semester. Again, this is optional as PCC students are not required to follow any specific course sequencing. 

• Fall Semester: 
  • Human Behavior and the Social Environment
  • Social Welfare Policies and Services I
  • Diversity and Oppression 
• Spring Semester: 
  • Psychopathology
  • Methods of Social Work Research I
  • General Elective

Please visit the Graduate and Professional Admissions forms web page where you will find the residency policy.

If you are currently receiving unemployment tuition waiver benefits, you must visit your local unemployment office before the semester begins to determine if you qualify, get application, and obtain approval.

Please note: Students receiving unemployment benefits must wait until the first day of the semester to register for class(es) in person at the Office of the Graduate Registrar (see address below)

Office of the Graduate Registrar
 65 Davidson Road, Rooms 200 A
 Busch Campus Center
 Piscataway, NJ 08854

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

You would follow the off-campus site's closings. Your instructor will discuss location closings information during the first class of the semester.

As a non-degree student, you are ineligible for financial aid; however, you may be eligible for student loans. You must email or call the Office of Financial Aid at 848-932-7057.

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There is no particular sequence to follow. Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Diversity and Oppression, or Social Welfare Policy and Service would all be a good place to start.

Below is a list of courses offered through the PCC program and the semester they are offered through the MSW degree program. PCC students taking more than one PCC course who plan to apply to the MSW degree program may want to consider taking courses listed under both the fall and spring semester. Again, this is optional as PCC students are not required to follow any specific course sequencing.

Fall Semester

• Human Behavior and the Social Environment
• Social Welfare Policies and Services I
• Diversity and Oppression

Spring Semester

• Psychopathology
• Methods of Social Work Research I
• General Elective

You would follow the off-campus site's closings. Your instructor will discuss location closings information during the first class of the semester.

School closing information is usually provided on the main Rutgers Web site. You will also be provided with a contact point on the first day of class.

You will receive your RUID within 24 to 48 hours after you complete you online graduate non-degree application. Your RUID is valid for six years.

Please visit the Identity and Access Management (IAM) website or call (848) 932-4850 for information and hours.

Please review the New Brunswick Graduate Student Tuition rates.

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There are payment plans available through University Accounting Services. For more information or to enroll, visit the Student Accounting Financial Services website.

Rutgers University requires payment of tuition and fee charges by the Term Bill due date which is August 6 for the Fall semester and by January 4 for the spring semester. Students who register after the first due date but before the first day of class are given approximately two weeks from the day they register to pay. Continuing students who register on or after the first day of class are expected to pay their term bills on the day they register.

Yes, you will be charged a late fee of $125 if you do not pay your tuition according to the University guidelines.

As a non-degree student, you are ineligible for financial aid; however, you may be eligible for student loans. For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 848-932-7057 or visit their website.

As per University policy, all students, regardless of status, are required to pay a computer fee. This computer fee also provides student access to many online Rutgers services, such as library resources, grades, and e-mail.

No, there will be a financial hold on your account if you have a balance from previous semesters. 

A student who voluntarily withdraws from ALL courses during the first six weeks of a term will receive a partial reduction of tuition and fees (campus, school, and computer) according to the week of withdrawal as follows:

1. First to second week: 80%
2. Third to fourth week: 60%
3. Fifth to sixth week: 40%

No reduction is granted after the sixth week. The effective date of withdrawal is the date on which a written statement of withdrawal is received by the PCC office. Please e-mail all withdrawal requests to PCC. Student, campus and course fees are non-refundable.  There will be no reduction of tuition charges after the add/drop period, to students who withdraw from one or more courses, but remain registered in other classes. Failure to attend class is not a withdrawal and students will not receive adjustment of charges if they do not attend class.

Visit the NetID Management & Service Activation website for information about NET ID and to set-up your account. A NET ID gives you access to your grades, allows you to change your personal access code (PAC), update your address online, and request transcripts.

You can access your grade online from the Rutgers, Office of the Registrar's website. Click on "View Grades." In order to access your grades, you will need a NET ID.

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