columbus state community college

Associate Degree Programs

We offer an Associate Degree programs with three tracks: Mental Health, Addiction Studies, or Developmental Disabilities.

Associate’s Degree programs take about two years to complete, and qualify you for a job immediately upon graduation. These degrees prepare you to become a state-registered Social Work Assistant, helping clients and working closely with psychologists, educators and social workers.

Each program includes 560 hours of hands-on internships, working with clients at one of our 100+ partner agencies. You will learn skills such as role-playing, small group discussion and videotaping. Our graduates work in places such as mental health centers, group homes, homeless shelters and youth treatment programs.