Social Work

The Certificate of Completion in Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counseling prepares individuals to work with substance abusers in a variety of settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and rehabilitation programs. The curriculum encompasses two semesters; during the second semester, students enroll in internships and are placed with substance abuse agencies consistent with their area of interest. Admission to internships requires students to complete the first-semester curriculum in Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counseling and approval from the Social Work faculty. The Certificate of Completion in Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counseling is a combination of coursework and hands-on experience through the internship course to prepare students for entry-level positions in the substance abuse field. The capstone course for the Certificate of Completion in Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counseling is SCWK 2487, Internship-Social Work II.

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$52,300 - $239,200
Mental Health Counselors	$36,700 - $89,920
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	$36,700 - $89,920

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Social Work prepares individuals interested in working with people to obtain entry-level employment in the Social Work field. Social Work students are sensitive and caring people who, as a result of enrollment in the Social Work Program, are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to effectively serve people in need in a variety of community and social service agencies. During the second year of the program, students enroll in two semesters of internship and are placed at social service agencies consistent with their area of interest. Admission to internships requires student completion of the first-year curriculum in Social Work and approval of Social Work faculty. Internship courses involve working a minimum of 15 hours per week at a social service agency and attending a weekly one-hour seminar class. Completion of the three DAAC courses, in addition to the AAS degree, will meet the state of Texas education and practicum requirements to test for the Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor (LCDC) credential. These courses are also offered in the Social Work-Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counseling Certificate Program. Individuals that are already licensed as an LCDC may complete the DAAC courses for continuing education hours in order to renew their LCDC license. Licensure in the field of Social Work in the State of Texas requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work Program. The capstone course for the AAS Degree in Social Work is SCWK 2487, Internship-Social Work II.

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$37,900 - $85,590
Healthcare Social Workers	$41,840 - $97,790
Marriage and Family Therapists	$39,090 - $104,710
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$37,150 - $100,090
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$41,700 - $105,220
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,790 - $127,760
Social and Community Service Managers	$48,880 - $127,550

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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