Associate Degree
Social Work
An affordable path to prepare for entry-level employment in public and private social service agencies. This associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
Talk to an Enrollment CoachThe Social Work associate degree is designed to give students the necessary skills to obtain entry-level employment in public and private social service agencies as well as give them a good understanding of what is involved in the career of a social worker. Students graduating from this program will have a realistic perspective of what social workers do, so they can determine early-on in their educational career if this occupation is a right fit for them. Graduating students could gain employment as mental health technicians and eligibility determination specialists with an associate degree in social work.
What You Will Learn
Students will know the historical development of social services in this country and be able to recognize indicators for treatment and know services available as well as understanding the necessity for inter-agency relationships.
Students will understand what social work is and its role in society today as well as have a good understanding of the National Association of Social Worker’s Code of Ethics, and the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) role in maintaining high standards in education.
Students will gain sufficient self-awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and value in working with diverse populations.
Students will have a good understanding of what social workers do as a generalist practitioner, being aware of the broad range of social work settings, levels of practice, and fields of practice.
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Concentration Courses
This course is the study of human society, the nature of culture, and its organizations. Applications of communication, socialization, mobility, and population growth are analyzed. It is a comprehensive study of research methods, theories, and principle findings in the field of sociology.
An analysis of a diversified society in relation to social events that occur in contemporary society. Changes in social norms, social goals, and values are a primary concern. An understanding of social disorganization as it applies to family, economics, religion and other social institutions.
This course focuses on the various roles and functions that social workers perform and highlights the dynamism and vitality of the social work profession. It offers practical information about social work jobs available in specific service areas; the course will cover the spectrum of social work roles and functions, the nature of the social work practice, and the best career opportunities for the future. Interdisciplinary relationships, technology, and the unique qualities of social work are all highlighted.
This course is designed to address self-awareness and effective learning that is necessary to become effective and professional social work practitioners. Further, it is to enhance students’ development of self and the use of self to empower others in social work practice. The students will examine their identity, interpersonal relationship skills, problem-solving skills, styles of communication and their personal and value system, as well as the NASW Code of Ethics.
Prerequisite: SWK 101 or it may be taken concurrently.
This is the third introductory course to the field of Social Welfare and the Social Work Profession. It provides a foundation for the Social Work Program and helps students decide if they are interested in pursuing further study. This course dives deeper into the social work profession, including the NASW Code of Ethics. This course explores a wide range of human problems, intervention strategies and professional practice choices from a generalist perspective. This course also focuses on the problem solving process for people at risk from a system’s perspective.
Pre-requisites: SWK 101 and SWK 150
Hiring Partners
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The average cost for one year of college varies widely. GMC is lower than most public and private institutions.
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About This Program
The Social Work associate degree is designed to give students the necessary skills to obtain entry-level employment in public and private social service agencies as well as give them a good understanding of what is involved in the career of a social worker. Students graduating from this program will have a realistic perspective of what social workers do, so they can determine early-on in their educational career if this occupation is a right fit for them. Graduating students could gain employment as mental health technicians and eligibility determination specialists with an associate degree in social work.
Degree Program Coordinator
Dr. Melissa Willis, mwillis@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
Because more job opportunities are available to those who have advanced degrees, students are highly encouraged to pursue their education in this field with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in social work.
Cost for the Degree
Average Cost for this Degree:
$8,280
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