Community and Social Service

Community and social service work is about people, helping individuals and families through hard moments and connecting communities with the support they need. Riverland takes you through your first two years toward a career in social work.

Your program at Riverland
A.S. Transfer Pathway · 60 credits · 4 semesters · Austin or online

Your first two years toward a Social Work bachelor’s degree, with over 165 hours of hands-on field experience. Transfer with junior standing to finish your degree at a 星空无限传媒 State university.

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Why social work
$61,330

Median social worker wage in the U.S.2

6%

Projected job growth, 2024 to 2034, faster than average1

74,000

Job openings projected each year nationwide1

1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social Workers, 2024 to 2034 projections.   2 Median annual wage, social workers, United States, May 2024. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Program Faculty

Gema Alvarado-Guerrero

Gema Alvarado-Guerrero

Human Services Instructor

Priscilla Diggins

Priscilla Diggins

Human Services Instructor

Karen Wolf

Karen Wolf

Human Services Instructor