Social Work

INTRODUCTION

This program is designed to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in Social Work. Students pursuing an upper level degree in the social work can obtain an excellent foundation through the SOCWK-AA program. Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the

Pensacola State College History/Languages/Social Sciences Department for assistance in planning your program of study.

BEYOND GRADUATION

This program is designed to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in Social Work. Students pursuing an upper level degree in the social work can obtain an excellent foundation through the SOCWK-AA program. Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College History/Languages/Social Sciences Department for assistance in planning your program of study.

Occupations

Social Science Research Assistant

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Transportation Planner

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Historian

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

Sociologist

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Survey Researcher

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.

Other Occupations