Social Work Degree

The social work program at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 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 York colleges that offer social work degrees.

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Also known as SUNY Cobleskill

454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cobleskill, NY and publically funded. Enrollment at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill exceeds 2,600 annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Agriculture Operations
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to SUNY Cobleskill. Scores in a range of 18 to 23 on the ACT or 1290 to 1600 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. 36% of those who apply are accepted to SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, of which 68% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at cobleskill.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $7,200, while out-of-state residents pay $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,900 each year. Students at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.cobleskill.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 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

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