AA/AS in Social Work

Social Work at St. Philip's College is a pre-major for students who plan to major in social work at the bachelor's level. It is taught face to face in the Communication, Languages, Arts, and Social and Behavioral Sciences department. Students learn about the philosophical, historical, and present-day foundations of the field, including the ethics and practice areas it covers. Using a generalist intervention model, they examine the skills needed to help clients in public welfare, schools, corrections, healthcare, and work with older adults. The state higher education board has approved the curriculum, and its credits are assured to count toward social work bachelor's programs at Texas public universities. The page also cites labor statistics showing faster than average projected job growth for social workers.