Social Work Degree

The social work program at Sussex County 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 Michigan colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Sussex County Community College

4300 Fashion Square Blvd., 2nd Floor, Suite 202, Saginaw, MI

Sussex County Community College, located in Newton, New Jersey, is a public two year institution founded in 1981 to serve residents of and around Sussex County by providing low cost post secondary education opportunities. The school offers courses both on campus and through a hybrid program that mixes online and campus classes.

SCCC provides multiple education opportunities, including continuing education and high school programs. The large number of services and programs is to ensure that school remains relevant and useful within the community, and ensuring that the educational needs of students are met.

Academics

Sussex County Community College offers a large number of programs that allow students to choose the one that best suits their personal or professional interests. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to a college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Vocational programs provide an education in a high demand industry or field with the purpose of preparing the students for long term employment in that field as a qualified professional.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Computer Programming
• Paralegal
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Sussex County Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals who are at least 18 or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals must supply a completed application, pay all fees, and submit transcripts and test scores if available.

New and transfer students are encouraged to participate in orientation along with scheduling a time to formally meet with an academic advisor to discuss course enrollment options. Students may be required to take a placement exam. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sussex County 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

Salary & Wages

• Saginaw, MI
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $61650

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

• Saginaw, MI
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $47360

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