Social Work Degree

The social work program at Paris Junior 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 Texas colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Paris Junior College

1109 W Panola Street, Carthage, TX

Paris Junior College is a two-year college located in Paris, TX, northwest of the greater Dallas metropolitan area. PJCC’s enrollment policy ensures a 100% acceptance rate enjoyed by its 6700 students, regardless of test scores.

Academic programs and majors at Paris Junior College include agricultural business technology, business management, animation/interactive technology/ video graphics and special effects, architecture, computer and information systems, as well as liberal arts.

Prospective students can earn associate degrees in these subjects at PJCC and more. Certification programs are offered as well, all for a low cost. Tuition at PJCC is very competitive, with in state rates at just under $1800 a year. Out of state students can expect to pay just over $2800.

Paris Junior College offers room and board options as well, with a bustling student life to keep active students happy. Room and board options will likely prove beneficial for many students, considering PJCC is a bit more off the beaten path compared to some other community colleges.  Course scheduling at Paris Junior College takes into consideration these housing options, making the campus an excellent choice for full-time students.

Don’t let the size of Paris Texas fool you, the student social scene has plenty to offer; and on campus there are several clubs and student organizations available to keep you busy.

Athletically-minded students will find that Paris Junior College offers varsity sports teams for both men and women. Team sport activities offered include golf, volleyball, and basketball.

For more information on the academic programs, services, and campus life offered at Paris Junior College, find it here.

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

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).