Social Work Degree

The social work program at Camden County College prepares students for careers as an adolescent specialist, child and family social worker, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, and more. The program focuses on social welfare administration and counseling, as well as studying organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Program courses include: social welfare policy, case work planning, social counseling and intervention strategies, and administrative procedures and regulations. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Camden County College

Also known as formerly Caldwell College

120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ

Camden County College, located in Camden, New Jersey, was established in 1967 on land which had formerly belonged to the Mother of the Savior Seminary. The original three buildings purchased along with the 320 acres of land that consist of the Camden campus are still in use, with their placement in relation to one another forming  a central courtyard which became the location for the first graduation ceremony held by the school.

Over the years the college expanded the campus, adding new buildings and programs as needed to meet new community demands for education and training. The process of expansion has yet to yield, with plans currently in place to modernize and update older facilities in order to meet student demand and expectation. In addition to the main campus, CCC operates several center and branch campuses to provide more opportunities in the school's expanded service area.

Academics

Camden County College offers a variety of programs in many areas of study, allowing students to choose the career or academic path that best suits their needs. Career training programs take between one and two years of study in a specific field, providing students the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as a professional.

Students will take both theoretical and practical courses, allowing them to apply methodologies and techniques learned in the classroom to real world settings, providing experience and practice useful for future employment. Students will earn a certificate or diploma upon completion, after which they are eligible for employment at the entry level.

Academic programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education. Once completed students will apply for transfer to a college or university in order to complete their bachelor's degree.

Transfer requirements for colleges and universities will vary greatly from one school to another; therefore it is recommended that students meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum of study that best fulfills the transfer and admission requirements of the student's desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Addictions Counseling
• Mechanical Engineering
• Liberal Arts
• Biology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Camden County College is a two year open enrollment institution.  Individuals interested in the school may do so if they meet the minimum criterion for admission and submit an application for admission and pay the associated tuition fee. Students are required to submit transcripts and test scores if available, and some students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in student orientation is suggested, as is consulting with an academic adviser to develop a plan for the students time at the school.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the start of each academic year. The information provided by the FAFSA will be used by the school's financial aid department to determine the student's needs and aid program eligibility. Financial aid recipients must maintain their GPA or risk losing aid eligibility.

Athletics

The Camden County College Cougars participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA) Division XIX. Intercollegiate athletic provide a forum for interested students to experience healthy completion and learn valuable skills and trait, such as teamwork and leadership, which are essential for success and may be applied to one' s personal, professional and academic life.

Student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics must maintain a healthy GPA or risk losing their position on the team. Interested students may inquire at the athletic department for forms and tryout dates.

Athletic programs offered:

• Cross Country
• Baseball
• Softball
• Soccer
• Basketball Golf

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. formerly Caldwell College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $88490
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $79840

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $47060
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $73930

Counselors, All Other

Description

All counselors not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counselors, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $62640
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $49370

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, child, family, and school social workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $68380
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $59710

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).