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DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

20

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Social Work Degree

The social work program at San Juan 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 Mexico colleges that offer social work degrees.

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San Juan College (SJC)

921 Paseo de Onate, Espanola, NM

The main campus of San Juan College is located on the north side of Farmington, New Mexico, consisting of 15 main campus buildings and five off-site facilities. Their mission is “to inspire and support life-long learning to achieve personal and community goals by providing quality education, services, and cultural enrichment.”

With many of their programs easily transferring to four-year institutions, San Juan College offers over 119 academic undergraduate programs and majors.

Academic Schools and Continuing Education:

  • School of Business
  • School of Energy
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Humanities
  • School of Science, Math, and Engineering
  • School of Trades and Technology
  • Center for Community Engagement

Tuition for New Mexico Residents is $41 per credit hour + additional student and technology fees—for non-residents tuition is $105 per credit hour + additional student and technology fees. Some certification programs and Associate of Applied Science degrees such as Nursing, Cosmetology, and Dental Hygiene, may have additional fees.

Student services at San Juan College consist of the Advising and Counseling Center, as well as programs such as EDGE (academic, career, and financial advisement) and other student activities for amusement and recreation.

Review the “Getting Started Checklist” for applying to San Juan College and collect the information you need to make a decision about SJC today.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Juan College has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Associate's Degree39

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male7
Female32

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian9
Hispanic8
White13
Unknown9

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 San Juan 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 information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates San Juan College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, San Juan College may offer student services including:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work
  • Day care for children