Mental Health/Social Work
The Mental Health and Social Work Program will prepares you for both transfer into partnering university programs that offer a Bachelor Degree in Social Work (BSW) and entry level employment in social service careers. The program has strong articulation agreements with the following universities:
- Eastern Michigan University
- Madonna University
- Oakland University
- Wayne State University
Graduates of the Mental Health and Social Work program who gain admission into these BSW programs are allowed to transfer between 71 to 73 credits from Oakland Community College. Graduates are also prepared to apply for entry level positions in the social service field. Entry level positions may include the following:
- Social Work Technician
- Social Work Assistant
- Case Work Specialist
- Case Work Assistant
- Human Service Specialist
- Mental Health Technician
- Psychiatric Aid
- Outreach Specialist
- Substance Abuse Technician
- Adoption Counselor Assistant
- Child and Youth Care Worker
- Youth Specialist
- Foster Care Specialist
- Family Protection Specialist
Mental Health and Social Work courses are offered in the Fall and Winter Semesters. Students who have completed the necessary pre-requisite courses are encouraged to follow the Mental Health and Social Work Program Plan which indicates the semesters when courses are available. Students are able to begin their Mental Health and Social Work courses in either the Fall or Winter Semester. Every student is strongly encouraged to meet with an Oakland Community College counselor to review the program plan and develop a personal plan of study.