Program Highlights

Social Work
60 total credits
Program Contacts
Megan Stoneking - Program Manager

About the program

The Social Work Associate degree program, addresses the significant history, policies, theories and functional practices applied when working with marginalized individuals, families, groups and communities. Throughout the program students will collect, analyze, and apply data as it relates to social phenomena, including social problems and individual behavior. Core courses teach students how individuals, groups, institutions or segments of societies behave, function, and influence one another.

The curriculum was developed to provide students with the introductory-level knowledge in the field of social work study and to support a seamless transfer to the New Mexico State University Bachelor in Social Work degree (BSW).

 

Degree Requirements

The Social Work degree is a 60-credit program that can be completed in two academic years.  Requirements for this degree can be found in the NMSU Grants Catalog. 

 

University Transfer Degree

Are you interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at NMSU Grants in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with NMSU Main Campus help you achieve two goals: complete an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree through a seamless transition toward a four-year degree.

 

Career Opportunities 

Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Social Work program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated annual median wages. Some occupations may require additional education or training.

Occupation

Median Income

Job Outlook 2023 - 2033

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

$49,547 annually

12% job growth

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

$47,557 annually

18% job growth

Healthcare Social Workers

$64,187 annually

60% job growth

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

$65,870 annually

5% job growth

 

Resources:

Career One Stop https://www.careeronestop.org/

Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook https://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm

NM Department of Workforce Solutions Labor Market Data https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/LMI

 

Program Highlights

Complete an associate’s degree while staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree

High Demand Field

Career preparation: Students learn about career paths in social work and how to prepare for them

Faculty

Megan Stoneking, College Assistant Professor, stmegan@nmsu.edu, 505-287-6679