2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Social Services
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Social workers help people in need find strategies and solutions to improve their lives.
Students who are looking for more information about a career in Social Services should START HERE.
Prepare for a career in social work, human services and behavioral health in a variety of public, nonprofit and private settings. Work with different populations including children, families, older adults, people with disabilities, and people in recovery from substance use or mental illness. Make a difference in the lives of others.
Programs:
Liberal Arts, AA *
Social Services, AAS
Social Services Certificate
*The Social Services AA pathway is designed to transfer to Arizona State University Tucson Campus. The transfer pathway may be found here.
Connect with an advisor
Director/Department Head:
Kelly A. Rose, M.A.
krose@pima.edu
”Pima’s SSE department and faculty are very engaging with their students and do everything they can to ensure the SSE Pima student is well prepared for success in the social services field or in transferring to a university.”
—Lowell P. Hobson, Social Services AAS Graduate; MSW candidate at Northern Arizona University
Program Highlights
- Attend full-time or part-time.
- Take classes during the day or in the evening.
- Prepare for the workforce with hands-on, experiential training.
- Enjoy small class sizes and mentoring relationships with faculty.
- Work with individuals, families, and community groups.
- Enhance your employment and promotion opportunities in human services and other careers.
- Create a foundation for pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Services or Social Work.
- The ARC Resource Center and Food Pantry is managed by the Social Services department and provides hands-on experience working with students as a volunteer or internship.
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