Social Work

Social Work at SFCC

If you are passionate about helping others, advocating for positive change, and supporting individuals and communities through life's challenges, the Social Work program at SFCC can help you build a foundation for a meaningful career. You'll explore human behavior, social justice, ethics, and the role social workers play in helping people improve their quality of life while developing the communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills needed in the profession.

Degree Options

AA - Associate of Arts

 

Social worker

Build Your Future in Social Work

Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year university or begin working in a human services setting, the Social Work program can help prepare you for your next step. Students gain an understanding of social work values, ethics, and practice while exploring how social workers support individuals, families, groups, and communities. The program provides a strong foundation for continued education and careers focused on improving social welfare and creating positive change.

 

Learn about the history, values, ethics, and principles that guide the social work profession.

  • Explore how social workers help individuals, families, groups, and communities navigate challenges and improve well-being.
  • Develop communication, critical-thinking, and advocacy skills that are essential in human services professions.
  • Examine social justice issues and the role social workers play in promoting equity and positive change.
  • Learn about micro-level, mezzo-level, and macro-level social work practice.
  • Explore career paths in areas such as children and families, mental health, addictions, healthcare, aging services, and community organizations.
  • Gain an understanding of how social workers support vulnerable and diverse populations.
  • Build a strong foundation for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in social work and related fields.
  • Learn from faculty who are committed to helping you achieve your academic and career goals.
  • Prepare for a profession dedicated to helping people function successfully within their environments and communities.
  • Develop the knowledge and skills needed for careers focused on service, advocacy, and social change.