Becoming a social worker in Georgia?
Asked by k_garcia86I am going to a community college in georgia. I live in the small town of rome and the school is Georgia Highlands. (highlands.edu). I can't figure out what major to take because they dont offer social work. I plan to transfer after 2 years to a college that does offer social work but for now...does it make much of a difference what I take now? Sociology? Psychology? General Studies?
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Answered by mama b
Hi! I finally received my associate's from GHC. They don't have a social work program, but they do have Human Service, which is pretty much the same thing. Susan Claxton is the woman to speak with. She is incredibly sweet and loving. She's like a mama bear. Now, that being said. Some of the classes to receive your associate's in Human Service may not transfer to a four year university. But, you can get an entry level social work position with the Human Service associate's. If you're in Rome, you're reasonably close to KSU- Kennesaw State University. My friend just received her Master's Degree in Social Work from there. She is earning a nice salary now. You could take General Studies and transfer to KSU or even the University of West Georgia. Check with the four year university to see what classes will or may transfer. Here is the link to the Human Service program at GHC and a link to the Human Service program at KSU: Human Service is a "career program" Associate's program at GHC: highlands.edu/currentstudents/catalog/0809/career_programs.pdf Human Service Bachelor's Degree at KSU: www.kennesaw.edu/humanservices/ Please make sure to use your college credit wisely, especially if you are receiving HOPE. Look over the four year college websites to make sure you're taking the correct courses. You will definitely need sociology, psychology, and the general core. Ask Eileen Walker, advisor, too. She should be helpful. If not, post a question again. I'll be on the lookout. Good Luck!
Hi! I finally received my associate's from GHC. They don't have a social work program, but they do have Human Service, which is pretty much the same thing. Susan Claxton is the woman to speak with. She is incredibly sweet and loving. She's like a mama bear. Now, that being said. Some of the classes to receive your associate's in Human Service may not transfer to a four year university. But, you can get an entry level social work position with the Human Service associate's. If you're in Rome, you're reasonably close to KSU- Kennesaw State University. My friend just received her Master's Degree in Social Work from there. She is earning a nice salary now. You could take General Studies and transfer to KSU or even the University of West Georgia. Check with the four year university to see what classes will or may transfer. Here is the link to the Human Service program at GHC and a link to the Human Service program at KSU: Human Service is a "career program" Associate's program at GHC: highlands.edu/currentstudents/catalog/0809/career_programs.pdf Human Service Bachelor's Degree at KSU: www.kennesaw.edu/humanservices/ Please make sure to use your college credit wisely, especially if you are receiving HOPE. Look over the four year college websites to make sure you're taking the correct courses. You will definitely need sociology, psychology, and the general core. Ask Eileen Walker, advisor, too. She should be helpful. If not, post a question again. I'll be on the lookout. Good Luck!
