Social Work Degree

The social work program at Dine 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 Arizona colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Dine College

2844 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ

Dine College is a comprehensive two year community college serving the Navaho Nation. Dine was the first tribally owned community college to receive accreditation for its Tsaile, Arizona campus in 1968. Since then, the college has expanded to six different locations and now they have campuses serving both the residents of New Mexico and Arizona with their locations in Crowpoint, Shiprock, Window Rock, Tuba City and Chinle.

Although many years have passed since the college has been in operation, the institution still lives by their Navajo philosophy of “Sa'ah Naaghai Bik'eh Hozhoo”, which translates to mean the understanding of all living systems. This principle reflects in the education received at Dine College and is evident in all the academic programs and disciplines taught. The institution believes in providing quality education, while staying in connection with the Navajo sensibilities and values of years past.

At Dine College, the institution seeks to provide their students with an educational experience that will turn them into well-rounded professionals. They do this through providing students with various associate degree programs, Dine Language and studies, On-site outreach programs, developmental studies and transfer programs that can be transferred to a four year senior college.

With a diverse student population, Dine College welcomes students far and wide and as such, feel free to visit their website at http://www.dinecollege.edu to learn what the future at Dine holds for you.

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 970
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $75310

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 710

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $49460

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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $38210

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