Social Work Degree

The social work program at Goodwin 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 Connecticut colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Goodwin College (Goodwin)

352 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT

About
Goodwin College, located in East Hartford, Connecticut, was founded in 1999 as a restructuring of the former Data Institute, a small business technology center. The goal of the restructuring was to create a regional center for economic and educational development. Under the guidance of Mark Scheinberg the school has become a bachelor degree granting institution, fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school has seen development and growth, both in admissions and facilities, and has earned awards for smart growth in regards to how its facilities are designed. The school's programs are career oriented, assisting students in the preparation for the future.

Academics
Goodwin College provides a number of certificate, associate degree and bachelor degree programs that prepare students for placement in the workforce. These programs provide the skills and knowledge necessary to perform tasks and duties professionally in a work environment related to one's field of study. Graduates of these programs will be eligible for immediate employment.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Assisting
• Early Childhood Education
• General Education

Students may also apply for transfer to another four year institution if their area of study does not have a bachelor's program at Goodwin College.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Goodwin College utilized an open admissions policy for most of its programs, requiring an interview with an admissions officer and proof of a high school diploma or equivalent prior to admission. Students who meet the criterion presented may submit an application, followed by taking a placement exam in order to begin the registration process.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will provide the information necessary to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students may have to supply additional financial information to the school in order to proceed with financial aid awards.

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).