Social Work
Social workers provide services to families in need and work with seniors. Social
workers are also the largest providers of mental health and substance abuse counseling
in the country. Social work is a practice-based profession that promotes social change,
development, cohesion, and the empowerment of people and communities. Social work
practice involves the understanding of human development, behavior, and the social,
economic, and cultural institutions and interactions.
Social workers can also pursue advanced degrees to become licensed therapists. They can open their own practice and provide psychotherapy. Social workers can also serve as social justice advocates and engage in community planning.
At Motlow State Community College, students can earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) or an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree with a concentration in Social Work. Both are Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs). TTPs enable you to complete your degree at Motlow and then seamlessly transfer to any Tennessee public, and many private, universities to complete your bachelor’s degree.
An associate degree in social work is a great way to get your foot in the door and gain valuable real-world experience. There are countless opportunities for entry-level positions in human services.
