Are you the kind of person who wants to help people change their lives for the better? Careers in social services are challenging but incredibly rewarding. Our dual program emphasis in Social Work and Substance Abuse Counseling ensures that you’ll learn both the theory and the practical skills necessary for your future career.
Social Work at a Glance
2 months-1 year to complete1
$1,782-$3,267 tuition2
- Eastfield3
2 years to complete1
$5,940 tuition2
- Eastfield3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Credit Certificates
- Gerontology Certificate $1,782 8 months
- Human Services Certificate $3,267 1 year
- Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention Certificate $1,782 8 months
- Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate $3,267 1 year
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Associate Degrees
- Social Work Associate - Generalist A.A.S. $5,940 2 years
- Substance Abuse Counseling A.A.S. $5,940 2 years
- Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Social Work $5,940 2 years
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
Develop practical skills and get the theoretical knowledge to help people who need social services. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
$26/hr
Median Salary
568
Job Openings
+11%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Service Orientation
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
Community Health Workers
$23/hr
Median Salary
143
Job Openings
+20%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Service Orientation
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Coordination
- Persuasion
Mental Health Counselors
$29/hr
Median Salary
859
Job Openings
+29%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Service Orientation
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
Social and Community Service Managers
$36/hr
Median Salary
349
Job Openings
+13%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Coordination
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
“My advice to prospective students in this field is to always keep your mind open to new possibilities and to new ideas. That’s the most challenging and rewarding part of my job.” Read Michael Becerra, Ph.D., CRC's story.
School of Law and Public Service by the Numbers
Please review current job openings and contact your advisor to review your options. All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth.
Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence
Find Out More About Social Work
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School of Law and Public Service
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- 972-669-6400
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- StudentHelp@DallasCollege.edu
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
HB1508 Notice
This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible.
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