Social Work Degree

The social work program at Copiah – Lincoln Community 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 Mississippi colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Copiah – Lincoln Community College

460 Briarwood Dr Ste 200, Jackson, MS

About
Copiah-Lincoln Community College, located in Wesson, Mississippi, was founded in 1915 as Copiah-Lincoln Agricultural High School. The school became a junior college in 1928, and since that time has grown in size and enrollment. The school serves multiple counties, and has opened several branch campuses and educational centers. The school provides post secondary education opportunities for residents of service community, and is constantly reviewing facilities and programs to ensure they offer the best service possible.

Academics
Students may pursue academic transfer and career training opportunities through a variety of programs offered through the school. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirror the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year college or university to complete one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs offer students an education in a high demand field or industry with the intention of finding long term employment in the that field or industry upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• General Studies
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at Copiah-Lincoln Community College may do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and the payment of all associated fees. Students should also provide previous transcripts and test scores, as well as be prepared for the possible taking of a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted prior to any posted deadlines.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Copiah – Lincoln Community College offers an associate's degree program in social work.

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

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $50470

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

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

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

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 740
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $35150

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