Social Work
Program Level:
Pre-Majors/Transfer
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Institute:
Public Service
College:
SPC
What is Social Work?
Social Work is for students who are seeking a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Social Work.
What will I learn in Social Work?
Students will gain a broad understanding of the philosophical, historical, and contemporary basis of social work as well as social work values, ethics, and areas of practice.
What can I do with this course of study?
Utilizing a generalist intervention model, students will critically examine the skills necessary to effectively intervene in areas such as Public Welfare, Schools, Criminal/Justice Corrections, Healthcare, and Gerontology.
What does the future of Social Work look like?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is projected that there will be an 11% change in employment for social workers. Whereas, there is an expected average growth rate of 5 percent for all occupations.
What is special about the program?
The curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is guaranteed to transfer to any social work bachelor's degree program in Texas Public Universities.
The professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to that goal.
National Association of Social Workers
Degrees and Certificates
St. Philip's College programs offer the following degree(s) and certificate(s). View our Course Catalog for more information.
Contact Us
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Kelli Rolland-Adkins, MA, MSW, LMSW Assistant Professor |
MLK : Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 219C |
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Department Location Social & Behavioral Sciences |
MLK : Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 219 |