Career Night Focusing on Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work, Education Set

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Career Night Focusing on Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work, Education Set

Friday, January 25, 2019
brandyn heppard

The public is invited to attend a Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work and Education Career Night at Raritan Valley Community College, Thursday, February 7, from 6-8 p.m. The event, which is free of charge, will be held in the Conference Center at the College’s Branchburg campus.

The program will offer prospective students, current RVCC students and community members information about the variety of careers available in such fields as education/teaching, social work, or counseling (mental health, drug and alcohol addiction, chemical dependency).

Information will be available for prospective students interested in pursuing an Associate Degree at Raritan Valley Community College and then transferring to a four-year college or university to study such fields as anthropology, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, or women and gender studies

Those attending the event will have the opportunity to speak with faculty members from the College’s Humanities, Social Science, Social Work and Education Department as well as alumni currently working in their respective fields. Participants will learn about career pathways for graduates, as well as hands-on projects and internships available to students pursuing degrees in these areas.

The Department includes the following disciplines:

• Humanities: history, philosophy (including world religions), women & gender studies, humanities

• Social Science: anthropology, geography, political science, psychology, sociology

• Social Work/Human Services

• Education: early childhood education & education

To register for the event, visit www.raritanval.edu/careerreg. For additional information, contact Admissions at admissions@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200, ext. 7009.

Ranked by BestColleges.com, WalletHub.com, and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a 1,000-seat Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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January 25, 2019

PR #81