Social Work

general overview

Coker College offers a major in social work for students interested in working with public and private social service agencies. Successful completion of the program is accepted by the S.C. Board of Social Work Examiners and qualifies you to take the state’s social work licensing exam. Internships with social service agencies are required. Studying Social Work at Coker College enables graduates to integrate and apply the knowledge, values, and skills of the social work profession in order to become competent baccalaureate generalist practitioners. Coker College’s social work department is a member of the South Carolina Professional Development Consortium, a statewide collaboration between the Department of Social Services and other select colleges and universities.

Coker College’s Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

graduation requirements

Consult the academic catalog for specific graduation requirements.

major in social work

Coursework: Core social work classes such as Introduction to Social Services and Social Welfare Policy, as well as upper level social work intervention courses, social work internships, and electives including Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Child Maltreatment and Family Preservation, and Out of Home Care and Permanency Planning.

minor in social work

Coursework: Core social work classes such as Introduction to Social Services and Social Welfare Policy, and upper level electives including Poverty in America, Rural Social Services, and Values and Ethics in the Helping Professions.

Students have the options of completing additional majors, minors, or specializations. Students can apply for an Honors Project in their major.

scholarship information

Every student who applies to Coker is eligible for scholarships and grants. All students who are accepted to Coker College are automatically considered for academic scholarships. Coker awards approximately $5.1 million in scholarships annually. After receiving their student’s financial aid award, many families find that it costs the same, or less, to attend Coker as it would to attend a state university.

about coker college

Coker is an independent, comprehensive liberal arts college founded in 1908. The living and learning environment fosters participation in the community of scholarship and the development of ethical character, leadership skills and social responsibility. Coker’s mission is to graduate well-rounded students who are analytical and creative thinkers, and effective communicators.

visit us

There’s nothing like experiencing Coker for yourself, and we invite you to visit our campus. To schedule a tour, contact Coker Admissions and we will customize your visit to suit your interests. Please contact us at least one week before you’d like to visit. We can reserve some time just for you. We offer tours at 10 am and 2 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 11 am and 2 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Visits can also be made by special arrangement on the weekends.