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- School Code: 191900
- Phone: (620) 223-2700
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,143Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Social Work Degree
The social work program at Garden City 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 Kansas colleges that offer social work degrees.
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Garden City Community College (FSCC)
2108 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS
In 1919, Garden City Community College opened its doors to meet the post-secondary needs of its local community. Nearly a hundred years later, it still stands as a bastion of higher learning on the Kansas landscape. A member of the Kansas Jayhawks Community College Conference, GCCC offers a variety of “Broncbuster” and “Lady Broncbuster” sports programs.
Garden City is known for its accredited nursing program. The school also offers associate degrees according to academic divisions and course certification in various disciplines, including business, cosmetology, and criminal justice. And the school’s continuing education program has adult education classes and community education.
With residence halls and a notable athletics division, GCCC outshines many other public community colleges. Students who live on campus are able to enjoy a total college experience without traveling far from home or paying “the big bucks” the same experience would cost at a larger institution. With its proven record, prestigious athletics, and very affordable tuition, Garden city is a great place to start your post-secondary education!
Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. FSCC offers an associate's degree program in social work.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 |
| White | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Social Work program at Garden City Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
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
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants FSCC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Garden City Community College may offer student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Garden City Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Rodeo