Social Work at CCC

Social Work

Colby Community College

What does a Social Worker do?

Social workers provide services to help people cope with and overcome challenges in their every life.

Social workers can work with many populations, including children, elderly, those with developmental disabilities, and individuals battling addiction.

Social Workers income

There are two main types of Social Workers:

Direct-Service Social Worker Clinical Social Worker

• According to the May 2012 records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual healthcare social worker salary is $51,460, or $24.74 per hour

• Social workers employed in general hospitals earn more with an average annual salary $56,960, while those in individual and family services make less than average at $42,110.

Study at CCC

• Social Work• Associates of Arts

• Credit Hours• Written/Oral Communications: 9 hours• Natural Science and Math: 7 hours• Social/Behavioral Science: 6 Hours• Arts/Humanities: 6 hours• Health/Physical Education: 2 hours• Additional Arts Degree Courses: 9 hours• Social Work Electives: 22 Hours• Minimum credit hours to graduate 62

Why Choose Colby?

• Ranked #10 Community College in the U.S.• Hands on Learning• 9 Varsity Sports• 22 Academic All-Americans since 2005• 25 clubs and organizations• 92% of all CCC students receive financial aid• 3 National Championships.

Fun Stuff….

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Contact Information

Krista CarterKrista.carter@colbycc.edu785-460-5531

Ryan HaleRyan.hale@colbycc.edu785-460-5544

Dr. Michael ThompsonMichael.thompson@colbycc.edu785-460-5530