Option to the Associate in Science in Social Work
- Is there a place for someone who wants to help people who are sick?
- How can I work with families and people who are sick but I do not want to be a doctor or nurse?
- How can I use my deep empathy for people who are in the hospital?
All of these questions can be answered through the field of Medical & Behavioral Health.
- You are a good active listener.
- You have a deep empathy for others.
- You like helping people who have medical issues.
Academic Pathways
There is a program crossover with the Addictions Counseling (ALDC) Certificate at OCC. You can apply some ALDC credits toward your social work program. In addition, OCC partners with Robert Wood Johnson for work-based learning opportunities while in this program.
Licensure Credentials are available upon completion of graduate-level work.
The Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Social Work will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline, applied concepts, and theories necessary for a future in the field of social work and other helping professions. The A.S. in Social Work is also designed for students who intend to transfer to an accredited four-year baccalaureate program in the field of Social Work (B.S.W.) or another human services degree program.
This option will begin to prepare students to work in the field of medical social work. Foundational knowledge in areas related to medical and behavioral health will be emphasized in the curriculum. The practicum portion of this option will take place in a medical setting. Additional prerequisites such as a background check may be involved.
The Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Social Work will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline, applied concepts, and theories necessary for a future in the field of social work and other helping professions. The A.S. in Social Work is also designed for students who intend to transfer to an accredited four-year baccalaureate program in the field of Social Work (B.S.W.) or another human services degree program.
This option will begin to prepare students to work in the field of medical social work. Foundational knowledge in areas related to medical and behavioral health will be emphasized in the curriculum. The practicum portion of this option will take place in a medical setting. Additional prerequisites such as a background check may be involved.
Talk to an Enrollment Specialist:
(732) 255-0482