Social workers help people overcome challenges in their lives across many populations. They can earn between $42,110 and $56,960 annually depending on their role and employer. Colby Community College's social work associates degree program requires 62 credit hours across various subject areas and 22 hours of social work electives to prepare students for this career.

1. Social Work
Colby Community College

2. What does a Social Worker do?
 Social workers provide services to help people cope with
and overcome challenges in their every life.
 Social workers can work with many populations,
including children, elderly, those with developmental
disabilities, and individuals battling addiction.

3. Social Workers income
There are two main types of Social Workers:
 Direct-Service Social Worker
 Clinical Social Worker
• According to the May 2012 records from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, the mean annual healthcare social worker salary is
$51,460, or $24.74 per hour
• Social workers employed in general hospitals earn more with an
average annual salary $56,960, while those in individual and family
services make less than average at $42,110.

4. Study at CCC
• Social Work
• Associates of Arts
• Credit Hours
• Written/Oral Communications: 9 hours
• Natural Science and Math: 7 hours
• Social/Behavioral Science: 6 Hours
• Arts/Humanities: 6 hours
• Health/Physical Education: 2 hours
• Additional Arts Degree Courses: 9 hours
• Social Work Electives: 22 Hours
• Minimum credit hours to graduate 62

5. Why Choose Colby?
• Ranked #10 Community College in the U.S.
• Hands on Learning
• 9 Varsity Sports
• 22 Academic All-Americans since 2005
• 25 clubs and organizations
• 92% of all CCC students receive financial aid
• 3 National Championships.

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8. Contact Information
Krista Carter
Krista.carter@colbycc.edu
785-460-5531
Ryan Hale
Ryan.hale@colbycc.edu
785-460-5544
Dr. Michael Thompson
Michael.thompson@colbycc.edu
785-460-5530