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Approved Human Services Degrees

Important Information for CASAC, CPGC and CPP/CPS Applicants Who Hold an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's Degree!

If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an approved Human Services field, or you are a student pursuing any of these degrees, some of the course work associated with your degree may be claimed toward satisfying some or all of the CASAC, CPGC and/or CPP/CPS education and training requirements.

In addition, if you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an approved Human Services field, you may be able to substitute your degree for a portion of work experience.

Approved Human Services Field

Anthropology Music Therapy
Art/Dance Therapy Nursing/Medicine
Audiology Nutrition
Child Development/Family Relations Occupational Therapy
Community Mental Health Pastoral Counseling
Chemical Dependence Administration Physical Therapy
Counseling/Guidance Psychology
Criminal Justice Recreational Therapy
Divinity/Religion/Theology Rehabilitation Counseling
Drama Therapy Social Work
Education Sociology
Gerontology Special Education
Health Administration Speech Pathology
Health Education Vocational Counseling

To determine whether your course work is appropriate to satisfy any or all of the education and training requirements for the CASAC, CPGC, CPP or CPS, have a copy of your transcripts/coursework available and call OASAS' Credentialing Information Line at 1-800-482-9564 (Option #2).