Social Work
Help people overcome challenging situations
To improve the daily lives of people, understand the unique challenges individuals and communities face. Social work requires thorough knowledge of sociology, psychology and counseling. You need an agile, open-minded approach to healthy, two-way communication.
Save money and get a strong start to your education with an associate’s degree in Social Work at CLC. Then transfer easily for your bachelor’s degree.
Why study Social Work with us?
Work with our Academic Success Advisors to plan your transfer to a 4-year institution. We can recommend schools that fit your future goals and ensure your course work at CLC meets the requirements for your chosen school.
Your instructors know you by name—not by number. At CLC, the instructors are teachers first, researchers second. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand Social Work.
You learn the same materials studied at 4-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small class sizes.
Highlights
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100% Online
Can be completed 100% online. -
Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
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Transfer Degree
Save on your first 2 years and transfer your credits to the 4-year school of your choice. -
Program Length: 2 Years
Full-time students finish in 2 years.
Transfer Degree
For students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree.
These programs are built around general education classes that lead to an associate degree designed to transfer to a 4-year school. CLC participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure that approved courses will transfer to other participating colleges and universities. Transfer degrees typically take 2 years* to complete.
*Assumes full-time enrollment.
Need help?
Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) is your "go-to person" ready to help you get started at CLC.
Your CCN guides you through the admission process, helps you choose your academic program, enroll in classes and connect you with resources.
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Transfer Degree
Social Work
Associate in Arts- Cost
- $10,484*
- Available 100% Online
Courses in the program
Build a strong foundation in Psychology and Social Work. Then, choose electives that match your interests.
Meet our instructors
Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.
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CLC has some of the lowest tuition around. Financial aid and scholarships are available—even for working adults.
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Discover majors and career paths to complement and extend your intuitive interests and abilities.
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