Social Work Degree

The social work program at Cumberland 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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Cumberland County College

214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ

About
Cumberland County College, located in Vineland, New Jersey, was founded in 1966 and was the first county college in the state to open its own campus. The school is dedicated to providing the residents with the best education possible, having over the years expanded its campus and offerings to meet the needs of the community. The addition of facilities and services alongside continued review of programs to ensure that they are up to date means the school can provide a high quality education that meets and exceeds the needs and expectations of the modern student.

Academics
Cumberland County College offers over 90 programs that allow students to obtain career and technical training or to pursue academic transfer to a four year institution. The variety of programs allows for flexibility of choice, giving students the opportunity to pursue the track that best reflects his or her goals. Career training programs provide students with the skills and abilities necessary to become professionals in the workforce. Students will obtain theoretical and practical education in their field of study, learning to apply methods and techniques to real world settings over the course of one to two years, earning a certificate or degree that allows for employment opportunities at the entry level.

Academic transfer programs provide education and study that qualifies as the first two years of a four year education. Upon completion, students will apply to a four year institution to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer to public New Jersey institutions is facilitated through the agreements in place that allow guaranteed admission to graduates that meet certain academic requirements. Transfer to out of state or private institutions will have separate requirements.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Computer Science
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid
Cumberland County College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll. To do so one must complete and submit the application for admission  and the pay the tuition fee. Enrolled students should provide transcripts and test scores, and it may be necessary for students to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are also encouraged to participate  in new student orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus and to meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum and discuss educational goals.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine need and program eligibility. The school will provide the student with a financial aid package which may be used to pay for tuition, books, and other fees. To maintain aid, students must maintain a strong academic performance and reapply for it prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cumberland County 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

• 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).