Social Work Degree

The social work program at Southern State 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 Ohio colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Southern State Community College (Franciscan)

1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, OH

Enhance your real career skills with technical and transfer programs at Southern State Community College. The community college, which is commonly known as SSCC, is situated in a pristine area in Hillsboro. The college is nestled near the Highland County Sheriff’s office and the Highland County Office of Reentry. It was established the Southern State General and Technical College in 1975. In 1977, the institution was renamed to Southern State Community College.

The college has four campuses within Ohio. The campuses include Washington Court House, Central, South and North Campus. It offers students convenience in terms of saving money and easy accessibility.  Besides offering students career guidance on the available courses, the college also offers the students a wide range of courses to choose from. The admission process is very flexible and caters to students fresh from high school, returning students, veterans and transfer students.       

Whether you want an associate, certificate or partnership degree, SSCC offers them all. The college provides a number of flexible class schedules and features both on-campus and online learning. The university collaborates with the following universities for partnership degree programs.

• Franklin University
• Lindsey Wilson College
• Marion Technical College
• Miami University
• Ohio Christian University
• Otterbein University
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It also has a Transfer Agreements with;

• Bowling Green State University
• Capital University
• Chamberlain College of Nursing etc.

SSCC has several active students’ societies that make your experience great. These include activities in the fields of athletics, music, theatre, fine arts and respiratory care club.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern State Community 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

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

Salary & Wages

• Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $39250

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