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Program Description
This program introduces students to the field of Social Work and includes general education requirements as well as specific courses. Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that aims to improve the quality of life and well-being of groups, families, couples, individuals, and communities through teaching, advocacy, research, community organizing, practice, and crisis intervention. The courses included in this program are part of an articulation agreement with Colorado State University-Pueblo. This program introduces students to the field of Social Work and includes the coursework to meet general education requirements that are common to all Colorado four-year institutions, as well as specific courses in various subfields of Social Work.
Career Information
Career paths for degree holders in Social Work include working in schools, corrections, victim programs, child welfare, nursing homes, foster care agencies, domestic violence shelters, and homeless programs. Upon transfer to CSU-Pueblo, students who have earned the AA degree with an emphasis in Social Work will be ready to apply for admission to the Social Work program.
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