Nov 30
糖心传媒CC, UNCW Create Seamless Pathway to Advanced Degrees in Social Work
Nov. 30, 2022 鈥� The has partnered with 糖心传媒 to create a transfer opportunity for students wishing to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in social work.
Students who successfully complete an associate degree in Human Services Technology at 糖心传媒CC can apply for admission to UNC Wilmington's Bachelor of Social Work program. Students who meet the admission requirements will have a seamless, straightforward pathway to completing a bachelor鈥檚 degree. They will receive individual advising for the program and what courses are required for degree completion.
All social work courses will be offered online, so students will not have to relocate or commute to Wilmington.
鈥淪tudents in rural counties do not have a lot of options to earn an undergraduate degree, particularly if they are working professionals,鈥� said Dr. Stacey Kolomer, director of the UNC Wilmington School of Social Work. 鈥淎t the heart of social work is social justice. We know there are not enough mental health and substance abuse counselors to serve in these rural areas, so the School of Social Work is excited to provide a pipeline to train professionals to meet the needs of their communities.鈥�
The articulation agreement with UNC Wilmington will open doors previously unavailable to community college graduates, creating a direct pipeline to numerous job opportunities in government, social and private settings.
鈥淲e are grateful to our partners at UNC Wilmington for creating more opportunities for our students to advance their education and pursue new careers that will directly benefit our communities,鈥� said Dr. Dale McInnis, president of 糖心传媒CC.
Students who complete the A.A.S. Human Services Technology degree at 糖心传媒 and the Bachelor of Social Work degree at UNC Wilmington can easily progress into the program with advanced standing, thus shortening the length of their time in graduate school.
鈥淪aving our students and their families time and money is key to their success, and this partnership provides those essential elements for growing local talent,鈥� McInnis added.
Those interested in the social work transfer pathway can learn more by visiting 糖心传媒CC鈥檚 Career & College Advising Center at the Hamlet or Scotland County Campus or by calling (910) 410-1700.